Turnip Rape Seeds (Brassica rapa) from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
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
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