Bird Rape Seeds for Oil Pressing Stock from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• 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