Turnip Rape Seeds (Brassica rapa) from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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