1201.90.00.05/Poppy Seeds for Culinary Oil Extraction/Japan

Poppy Seeds for Culinary Oil Extraction from Japan

Blue poppy seeds from Papaver somniferum for cold-pressing into delicate baking oil. Classified HTS 1201.90.00.05 as niche oil stock, with low morphine alkaloids certified safe. Used in European pastries beyond seed sprinkle use.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Lab certification for opiate content < required thresholds essential

• Import via licensed ports; avoid generic food declarations

• Broken seeds still oil stock unless defatted per 1208 note