Bird Rape Seeds for Oil Pressing Stock
Bird rape (Brassica rapa subsp. oleifera) seeds, high in erucic acid, are sourced for oil extraction in bird feed oils and industrial lubricants. HTS 1205.90.00.20 covers these as other colza seeds explicitly for oil stock use. Often imported in large quantities for immediate crushing.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for sowing agricultural crops
Heading 1209 includes seeds used for sowing, per chapter note, excluding oil stock intent.
If not designated for oil stock
General low erucic or unspecified use falls outside the 'for use as oil stock' provision.
If treated as fertilizers
Seeds processed into fertilizer forms shift to Chapter 31 per chapter note exclusions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label shipments 'For Oil Extraction Only' with buyer contracts to substantiate end-use
• Test for contaminants like sclerotinia to comply with USDA import standards
• Use NAICS code for oilseed processing in entry summary for smoother customs clearance
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High Erucic Acid Canola Seeds for Oil Extraction
These canola seeds (Brassica napus) have an erucic acid content exceeding 2% and are specifically imported for crushing into industrial oils used in lubricants and plastics. Classified under HTS 1205.90.00.20 as other rape or colza seeds designated for use as oil stock, excluding low erucic acid varieties. They are typically broken or whole but intended solely for oil processing.
Turnip Rape Seeds (Brassica rapa) for Industrial Oil
Turnip rape seeds, a variety of Brassica rapa with high erucic acid, are imported unbroken for pressing into oils used in non-food applications like biofuels and surfactants. They fit HTS 1205.90.00.20 as other rapeseed for oil stock, not meeting low erucic acid criteria. Bulk shipments are common for crushing mills.
Argentine Canola Seeds High Erucic for Biofuel Oil
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.
Polish Colza Seeds for Lubricant Oil Stock
Colza seeds from Poland, whether broken or not, with high erucic content for extraction into high-performance lubricants. HTS 1205.90.00.20 applies to these as designated oil stock, separate from edible or low-erucic varieties. Primarily used in manufacturing.
Australian Rapeseed High Erucic Grade for Surfactants
Australian high erucic rapeseed imported unbroken for crushing into oils used in surfactant production. Fits HTS 1205.90.00.20 for other seeds as oil stock, distinguished by chemical profile. Bulk for industrial processors.
Canadian Industrial Rapeseed for Plastics Oil
Industrial-grade rapeseed from Canada with elevated erucic acid for oil used in plasticizers. HTS 1205.90.00.20 designates these as oil stock, not for food or sowing. Often slightly broken to facilitate extraction.