Turnip Rape Seeds (Brassica rapa) for Industrial Oil from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Declare specific Brassica variety and oil end-use in commercial invoice to support 1205.90 classification
• Avoid retail packaging; bulk containers reinforce oil stock intent and prevent reclassification
• Monitor EU origin restrictions due to GMO regulations affecting rapeseed imports