High Erucic Acid Canola Seeds from China
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.
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
• 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