Cracked Sunflower Seeds for Baking
Sunflower seeds lightly cracked for use in bread and muffin mixes. They are not further processed beyond the cracking, so they fall under tariff item 1206.00.00 as sunflower seeds, whether or not broken.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the seeds are mixed with other baking ingredients or further processed
Prepared or preserved food preparations fall under Chapter 20.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the seeds are not mixed with other ingredients or treated with additives, as that would change classification
• Document that the cracking is the only processing step
• Verify food safety regulations for baking ingredients
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Broken Hulled Sunflower Kernels
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Confectionery Sunflower Seeds for Oil Extraction
High-oleic confectionery sunflower seeds (Helianthus annuus) imported specifically for crushing into sunflower seed oil. These seeds are raw and unprepared, falling under tariff item 1206.00.00 as sunflower seeds, whether or not broken.
Confectionery Whole Sunflower Seeds in Shell
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High Oleic Sunflower Seeds for Oil Extraction
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