Canola Seeds for Oil Extraction from China
Low erucic acid rape or colza seeds, commonly known as canola seeds, specifically intended for crushing to produce canola oil. These seeds have an erucic acid content below 2% by weight and low glucosinolates as per subheading 1205.10 note. Classified under HTS 1205.10.0020 when imported for use as oil stock.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide certification or documentation proving erucic acid <2% and glucosinolates <30 micromoles/g to qualify for this subheading
• Include end-use statement declaring seeds are for oil extraction, not direct sowing or food use, to avoid reclassification
• Check for varietal certificates from suppliers; common pitfall is mislabeling high-erucic rapeseed as low-erucic canola