Safflower Seeds for Cooking Oil Extraction

High-linoleic safflower seeds imported in bulk for hydraulic pressing into polyunsaturated cooking oil. Falls under HTS 1201.90.00.05 as other oil stock seeds, valued for their drought-resistant oil yield properties. Seeds are untreated and suitable only for industrial crushing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+35.0%35%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1207.99.03Same rate: 35%

If other fixed vegetable oil seeds

Heading 1207 catches unspecified oilseeds like safflower, distinct from 1201 soybean structure.

2306.60.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If post-oil extraction residues

Oilcake from safflower pressing classified under 2306, not raw seeds.

1209.91Lower: 10% vs 35%

If for agricultural sowing

Sowing-use safflower seeds per 1209 note override oil stock heading.

Not sure which classification is right?

Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.

Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Use ISPM 15 compliant packaging for wooden pallets to meet fumigation rules

โ€ข Document end-use contracts with crushers to prove oil stock intent

Related Products under HTS 1201.90.00.05

Whole Canola Seeds for Oil Extraction

These are intact low erucic acid rapeseed (canola) seeds primarily cultivated and imported for crushing to produce edible oil. They fall under HTS 1201.90.00.05 as soybean alternatives classified as 'seeds of a kind used as oil stock' in the 'other' category under soybeans, though technically rapeseeds, due to tariff structure for oilseeds. The seeds yield oil with less than 2% erucic acid per subheading note.

Sunflower Seeds in Shell for Oil Pressing

High-oleic sunflower seeds with hulls intact, imported specifically for mechanical pressing to extract cooking oil. Classified under HTS 1201.90.00.05 as 'other' seeds used as oil stock under the soybeans hierarchy, distinct from confectionary varieties. They are non-defatted and optimized for oil yield.

Hemp Seeds for Industrial Oil Pressing

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.

Mustard Seeds for Specialty Oil Production

Brown mustard seeds (Brassica juncea) for extracting pungent oil used in culinary and pickling applications. Under HTS 1201.90.00.05 as oil stock in other category, these seeds are selected for high oil content over spice use. Imported whole for domestic crushing.

Poppy Seeds for Culinary Oil Extraction

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.

Camelina Seeds for Biodiesel Oilstock

Camelina sativa seeds, a brassica relative, imported for biofuel oil extraction via pressing. HTS 1201.90.00.05 as other oil stock due to emerging biodiesel demand. High alpha-linolenic acid suits renewable fuel production.