Yellow-Seeded Canola from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
Import Tips
• 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