Soybeans — HTS 1201
Soybeans, whether or not broken
Chapter 12 › Heading 1201
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 1201 is a 4-digit product category for soybeans, whether or not broken. It generally groups whole soybeans and soybeans that have been broken, rather than grouping products made from soybeans such as soybean oil, flour, protein preparations, or other processed foods that may be classified elsewhere.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS subheading, start with the product’s physical form and condition, then read the more detailed provisions under heading 1201. The relevant distinction may involve the soybean’s type, intended use, or another description stated in the current tariff schedule. Do not assume that a commercial name or invoice description determines classification; compare the product with the legal text, chapter notes, and any applicable statistical suffix instructions. A customs broker or classification specialist may be needed when the facts are unclear.
What to check
- Confirm that the shipment is actually soybeans, not oil, meal, flour, protein, or another processed soybean product.
- Determine whether the beans are whole or broken and document their physical condition at importation.
- Read every 8-digit option under heading 1201 and match the product’s stated type, use, or other distinguishing characteristic.
- Keep product specifications, photographs, purchase documents, and processing details that support the selected classification.
- Verify the current HTSUS language and check for applicable notes, rulings, or binding classification guidance before entry.
HTS heading 1201 summary
Soybeans is a 4-digit product category containing 2 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1201.10.00.00 👉 | Seed | Free | — | 4.4¢/kg |
| 1201.90.00 👉 | Other | Free | — | 4.4¢/kg |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 1201?
Soybeans, whether or not broken. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.