Hemp Seeds for Industrial Oil Pressing from China
Low-THC industrial hemp seeds (Cannabis sativa) imported for cold-pressing into omega-rich oil for cosmetics and food. Classified in HTS 1201.90.00.05 as other seeds used as oil stock, compliant with DEA regulations for non-drug varieties. Seeds are hulled minimally to preserve oil content.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Mandatory DEA/USDA lab tests confirming <0.3% THC to avoid narcotic controls
• Specify 'industrial hemp for oil' on all docs; pitfall is generic 'hemp seed' triggering holds
• Track state-specific import licenses for end-use