Subheading · Section II

1212.29: Seaweeds and other algae: other

1212.29

Official description Other

  • FreeUK
  • FreeEU
  • 25%–110%Türkiye
  • FreeUSA
  • US$314.1mWorld trade in 2024

1212.29 is a six-digit subheading of heading 1212, locust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar beet and sugar cane, fresh…, chapter 12.

In the UK Global Tariff, subheading 1212.29 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.

The EU Combined Nomenclature has one tariff line for subheading 1212.29; the duty is duty-free.

In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, subheading 1212.29 covers 3 tariff lines and the statutory rate is between 25% and 110%.

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States has one tariff line for subheading 1212.29; the duty is duty-free.

World trade in these goods reached US$314.1m in 2024, down 22.4% on 2023.

Chile was the largest exporter with 32.4% of the total, ahead of Ireland.

China imported the most (US$118.1m).

The United Kingdom ranked 15th among 117 exporters with US$4.4m; its largest buyer was Germany.

The United Kingdom imported US$12m, most of it from Ireland.

Duty rates compared

UK Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines EU Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line Türkiye 25% – 110% Statutory rate (Law 474) 3 tariff lines · average 70% USA Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

UK Global Tariff

UK lines →
  1. 1212 29 00 00 Other Free
  2. 1212 29 00 10 Fresh Free
  3. 1212 29 00 90 Other Free

EU Combined Nomenclature

EU lines →
  1. 1212 29 00 Other Free—

Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule

Türkiye lines →

This line has no official text in this language; it is shown in the language of its tariff.

  1. 1212.29 Diğerleri:
  2. 1212.29.00.10.00 Başlıca tababette, parfümeride ve benzeri işlerde kullanılanlar 110%
  3. 1212.29.00.20.00 Dondurulmuş olanlar 75%
  4. 1212.29.00.90.00 Diğerleri 25%

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

USA lines →
  1. 1212.29.00.00 Other Freekg

World trade in 2024

1212.29 · US$314.1m

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$113.2kUS$113.2k+US$2m+US$6.5m+> US$17.9m

Exports: 117
  1. Chile: US$101.7m
  2. Ireland: US$38.3m
  3. Peru: US$21.4m
  4. Indonesia: US$17.9m
  5. Canada: US$12.9m
  6. Philippines: US$11.4m
  7. China: US$10.6m
  8. Morocco: US$8.7m
  9. Iceland: US$8.3m
  10. France: US$7.4m
  11. Tanzania: US$6.5m
  12. South Africa: US$5.1m
  13. Norway: US$5.1m
  14. United States: US$5m
  15. United Kingdom: US$4.4m
  16. Vietnam: US$3.8m
  17. Portugal: US$3.7m
  18. Solomon Islands: US$3.7m
  19. Madagascar: US$3.5m
  20. South Korea: US$3.2m
  21. Netherlands: US$3.1m
  22. Japan: US$2.8m
  23. Malaysia: US$2.7m
  24. Spain: US$2.6m
  25. Germany: US$2.1m
  26. Brazil: US$2m
  27. Italy: US$1.6m
  28. Belgium: US$1.6m
  29. Denmark: US$1.4m
  30. Australia: US$1m
  31. Benin: US$983.2k
  32. United Arab Emirates: US$826.3k
  33. Venezuela: US$814.8k
  34. Sweden: US$773.9k
  35. Taiwan: US$719.3k
  36. Afghanistan: US$663.6k
  37. Poland: US$568k
  38. Austria: US$459k
  39. Mexico: US$432.9k
  40. Greece: US$371.8k
  41. Israel: US$294.6k
  42. Lithuania: US$294k
  43. St Lucia: US$281.8k
  44. Cyprus: US$239.4k
  45. Brunei: US$231.6k
  46. Slovenia: US$230.6k
  47. India: US$226.6k
  48. Tunisia: US$173.3k
  49. Russia: US$155.2k
  50. Honduras: US$128.8k
  51. Pakistan: US$114.5k
  52. Mozambique: US$113.2k
  53. Czechia: US$111.5k
  54. Sri Lanka: US$110.7k
  55. Singapore: US$104.9k
  56. Finland: US$100.9k
  57. Argentina: US$84.8k
  58. Türkiye: US$66.3k
  59. Thailand: US$63.1k
  60. Ukraine: US$56.2k

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 Chile US$101.7m 32.4%
2 Ireland US$38.3m 12.2%
3 Peru US$21.4m 6.8%
4 Indonesia US$17.9m 5.7%
5 Canada US$12.9m 4.1%
6 Philippines US$11.4m 3.6%
7 China US$10.6m 3.4%
8 Morocco US$8.7m 2.8%
9 Iceland US$8.3m 2.6%
10 France US$7.4m 2.4%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$118.1m 37.6%
2 United States US$31.6m 10.1%
3 France US$24.7m 7.9%
4 Spain US$15.9m 5.1%
5 Japan US$13.1m 4.2%
6 United Kingdom US$12m 3.8%
7 Australia US$8.1m 2.6%
8 Canada US$7.3m 2.3%
9 Germany US$7m 2.2%
10 Denmark US$5.7m 1.8%

Questions and answers

What is the HS code for seaweeds and other algae: other?

Seaweeds and other algae: other fall under HS subheading 1212.29, part of heading 1212, in section II of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on seaweeds and other algae: other in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 1212.29 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on seaweeds and other algae: other in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 1212.29 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most seaweeds and other algae: other?

Chile, with US$101.7m in 2024 (32.4% of world exports).