Argentine Canola Seeds High Erucic for Biofuel Oil from China
High erucic canola seeds from Argentina are imported specifically for biofuel production via oil extraction. They are classified in HTS 1205.90.00.20 as other rape seeds for oil stock, with erucic acid levels above 2%. Whole or slightly broken seeds ensure maximum oil yield.
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
• Obtain advance ruling on end-use for oil stock to lock in classification
• Include oil yield specs in documentation to differentiate from sowing seeds
• Beware of seasonal quotas on rapeseed from certain origins