Nigeria Customs Tariff for HS Code 120921
Seeds of forage plants; lucerne (alfalfa) seeds, of a kind used for sowing
Reported average: 5%.
Source year: 2023. Classification: HS 2022 (H6). Checked 2026-09-14.
National lines included: 1 of 1. Excluded from the average: 0.
Reported ad-valorem range: 5%–5%.
Reported historical ad-valorem MFN simple average for 2023, not a national tariff schedule. No preferential rates, additional duties, VAT, excise or import permissions are determined.
Not a current 2026 national duty. The HS6 average does not determine the duty of a particular national subdivision, origin or shipment.
WITS observation for this code and year
UN Comtrade H6 descriptions (HS 2022)
WITS API definitions: reported averages and excluded national lines
Direct HS code answer for Nigeria
Nigeria HS Code 120921: 5.00% (2023 MFN average)
The source reports an indicative HS6 MFN average of 5.00% (2023 MFN average) for Seeds of forage plants; lucerne (alfalfa) seeds, of a kind used for sowing.Source status: not assessed. Verify the exact national tariff line, origin treatment, taxes, restrictions, and current customs guidance before using this information in a declaration.
Customs tariff summary
- Country
- Nigeria
- HS / tariff code
- 120921
- Description
- Seeds of forage plants; lucerne (alfalfa) seeds, of a kind used for sowing
- Chapter
- 12 —
- Heading
- 1209
- Subheading
- 120921
- Indicative MFN HS6 average
- 5.00% (2023 MFN average)
- VAT / tax
- Check local VAT and excise rules for the import destination.
- Unit / basis
- Not listed in this tariff line
- Source / vintage
- WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS — 2023 MFN HS6 reference
Historical MFN average
5.00% (2023 MFN average)
Import permission
not assessed
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Details
- HS Code
- 120921
- Chapter
- 12 —
- Heading
- 1209
- Subheading
- 120921
Compare HS code 120921 across GCC countries
Each destination shows its own source label. Oman uses its national schedule; Qatar and UAE entries may cite their separately published references and unresolved exceptions. Other entries retain the historical GCC reference. National codes, duty notes, restrictions and tax treatment can differ; verify with the destination customs authority.
Related HS Codes (Heading 1209)
| HS Code | Description | Duty |
|---|---|---|
| 120910 | Seed; sugar beet seeds, of a kind used for sowing | 5.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 120922 | Seeds of forage plants; clover (Trifolium spp.) seeds, of a kind used for sowing | 5.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 120923 | Seeds of forage plants; fescue seeds, of a kind used for sowing | 5.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 120924 | Seeds of forage plants; Kentucky blue grass (Poa pratensis L.) seeds, of a kind used for sowing | 5.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 120925 | Seeds of forage plants; rye grass (Lolium multiflorum Lam., Lolium perenne L.) seeds, of a kind used for sowing | 5.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 120929 | Seeds of forage plants; other than lucerne, clover, fescue, Kentucky blue grass, and rye grass seeds, of a kind used for sowing | 5.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 120930 | Seeds of herbaceous plants; cultivated principally for their flowers, of a kind used for sowing | 5.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 120991 | Seeds; vegetable seeds, of a kind used for sowing | 5.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 120999 | Seeds; n.e.c. in heading 1209, of a kind used for sowing | 5.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
Data source: WITS/UNCTAD TRAINS (MFN 2022). Values are indicative HS6 MFN averages, not shipment-specific applied rates. Import permission and restrictions are not assessed. Historical reference rates exclude VAT, excise and other national measures. Separate national entries preserve the columns printed by their source; these are not a complete shipment assessment. Full disclaimer.