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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If low erucic acid variety of Brassica rapa
Qualifies as low erucic acid rape/colza seeds under 1205.10 if erucic acid <2% and glucosinolates <30 micromoles/g.
If specifically prepared for sowing
Seeds of a kind used for sowing, including certain Brassica varieties, move to heading 1209 per chapter notes.
If used as herbage or medicinal plant seeds not for oil
Parts of plants like certain Brassica for medicinal use could fall under 1211, excluding seeds primarily for oil.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include botanical identification (Brassica rapa) and erucic acid test results in import docs to distinguish from low erucic canola
• Ensure seeds are not treated for sowing to avoid overlap with heading 1209
• Declare moisture content to prevent mold issues during inspection
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.
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.