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 Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| ๐จ๐ณChina | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| ๐ฒ๐ฝMexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| ๐จ๐ฆCanada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| ๐ฉ๐ชGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| ๐ฏ๐ตJapan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If other fixed vegetable oil seeds
Heading 1207 catches unspecified oilseeds like safflower, distinct from 1201 soybean structure.
If post-oil extraction residues
Oilcake from safflower pressing classified under 2306, not raw seeds.
If for agricultural sowing
Sowing-use safflower seeds per 1209 note override oil stock heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
โข Use ISPM 15 compliant packaging for wooden pallets to meet fumigation rules
โข Document end-use contracts with crushers to prove oil stock intent
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