Bird Rape Seeds (Bulk)
Whole or broken rape seeds sold in bulk for wild bird feed, with erucic acid levels not qualifying as low erucic, under HTS 1205.90.00.90.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If mixed or prepared as retail bird feed
Prepared animal feeds with rape seeds for retail sale fall under heading 2309.
If packaged and labeled for sowing
Heading 1209 covers seeds for sowing, per chapter exclusions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare end-use as bird feed to guide valuation and any feed-specific regulations
• Test for contaminants like weed seeds to meet APHIS entry requirements
• Avoid retail packaging if bulk to prevent reclassification as prepared animal feed
Related Products under HTS 1205.90.00.90
High Erucic Acid Canola Seeds
These are canola seeds (Brassica napus) with an erucic acid content exceeding 2% by weight, classified under HTS 1205.90.00.90 as 'other' rape or colza seeds not qualifying as low erucic acid variety. They are typically used for industrial oil extraction rather than food-grade canola oil production.
Turnip Rape Seeds (Brassica rapa)
Turnip rape seeds from Brassica rapa, often high in erucic acid, are imported for oilseed production and fall under HTS 1205.90.00.90 as other rape or colza seeds. They do not meet the low erucic acid criteria defined in subheading notes.
Argentine Canola Seeds High Erucic
High erucic acid canola seeds sourced from Argentina, used in industrial applications like bio-fuel production, classified in HTS 1205.90.00.90 as other non-low erucic rape or colza seeds.
Broken Colza Seeds for Oil Extraction
Mechanically broken colza seeds intended for industrial oil pressing, classified under HTS 1205.90.00.90 as other rape or colza seeds, whether or not broken.
Polish Turnip Rape Seeds
Turnip rape seeds (Brassica rapa oleifera) from Poland, high erucic variety for biodiesel feedstock, under HTS 1205.90.00.90.
Industrial Rapeseed for Lubricants
Rapeseed selected for high erucic acid oil used in lubricant manufacturing, classified as other under HTS 1205.90.00.90.