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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If erucic acid content is less than 2% by weight
Low erucic acid rape or colza seeds, yielding oil with <2% erucic acid and low glucosinolates, fall under subheading 1205.10 per official notes.
If processed into defatted meal or cake after oil extraction
Residues from oil extraction of rape/colza seeds are classified as oil-cake or meals in heading 2306, not raw seeds.
If crushed and refined into fixed vegetable oil
Rape or colza oil, low or high erucic, is classified under heading 1514 as processed oils, not raw seeds.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify erucic acid content via lab testing to confirm not low erucic (under 2%) and avoid misclassification to 1205.10
• Provide certificates of analysis showing glucosinolate levels and oil composition for customs clearance
• Check for broken seeds; ensure documentation reflects whether broken or whole to prevent reclassification
Related Products under HTS 1205.90.00.90
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.
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.
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.