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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If low erucic acid content
Low erucic acid rape or colza seeds (erucic acid <2% by weight, low glucosinolates) fall under 1205.10 per subheading note.
If intended for sowing
Seeds of a kind used for sowing, like those for planting crops, are classified in heading 1209 rather than for oil use.
If already crushed into oilcake residues
Processed residues from oil extraction move to Chapter 23 as feed byproducts, not raw seeds.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide end-use certification proving seeds are for oil stock to qualify for this subheading; failure may reclassify to general use
• Include lab analysis confirming erucic acid >2% and glucosinolates >30 micromoles/g to distinguish from low erucic acid varieties
• Check for phytosanitary certificates to avoid quarantine issues common with rapeseed imports
Related Products under HTS 1205.90.00.20
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.
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.
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.