Yellow-Seeded Canola
Yellow-seeded canola is a variety of rapeseed bred for a yellow seed coat, which improves oil quality and reduces fiber content compared to conventional black-seeded types. It meets the definition of low erucic acid rape or colza seeds under tariff item 1205.10.00, as it yields oil with less than 2% erucic acid and a solid component with under 30 micromoles of glucosinolates per gram. This product is classified here whether imported for sowing, crushing, or other uses, and falls under the 'other' statistical suffix 1205.10.00.90.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the seeds have high erucic acid content (2% or more) or do not meet the glucosinolate threshold
This heading covers other rape or colza seeds that do not qualify as low erucic acid varieties.
If the seeds are processed into flour or meal, not whole seeds
Flours and meals of oil seeds fall under heading 12.08, not 12.05.
If the seeds are certified for sowing and meet the definition of seeds of a kind used for sowing
Seeds for sowing may be classified under heading 12.09, though canola is not explicitly excluded there.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the canola seeds meet the subheading note 1 criteria: oil with less than 2% erucic acid and glucosinolate content below 30 micromoles per gram; retain lab analysis certificates for CBSA inspection
• Declare the seeds under the 'other' suffix 1205.10.00.90 unless they are for sowing, which may require additional documentation under the Plant Protection Act
• Verify whether a Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) import permit is needed, as canola seeds may be regulated for plant health
Related Products under Tariff item 1205.10.00
Argentinian Canola Oilseeds
Argentinian Canola Oilseeds are South American low erucic acid colza seeds from Argentina, optimized for high oil content extraction. They meet the subheading 1205.10 definition with erucic acid below 2% and glucosinolates under 30 µmol/g. These whole seeds are imported in bulk for domestic crushing facilities and are classified under tariff item 1205.10.00.
Argentinian Low Erucic Colza Seed 'Dekalb DK200' for Planting
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Australian Canola Hybrid 'Pioneer 45Y78' Seeds for Sowing
Australian Canola Hybrid 'Pioneer 45Y78' Seeds for Sowing are premium hybrid canola seeds with a low erucic acid profile, designed for sowing to establish high-performing oilseed crops in temperate climates. They meet the subheading 1205.10 criteria with erucic acid below 2% and glucosinolates under 30 µmol/g. These seeds are classified under tariff item 1205.10.00.
Australian Canola Seeds
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Australian Canola Seeds for Crushing
Australian Canola Seeds for Crushing are high-quality canola seeds from Australia, low erucic acid variety selected for edible oil extraction in North American refineries. They comply with the subheading 1205.10 definition for oil stock use, with erucic acid below 2% and glucosinolates under 30 µmol/g. These seeds are imported unbroken for processing and are classified under tariff item 1205.10.00.
Australian Clearfield Canola Seeds
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