Argentine Canola Seeds (High Erucic) from China
High erucic acid canola seeds sourced from Argentina, whether or not slightly broken, for industrial oilseed crushing. HTS 1205.90.00 applies to these 'other' rape or colza seeds not qualifying as low erucic per subheading note. Primarily used in non-food applications like biofuels.
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 country-of-origin certification; Argentine varieties often scrutinized for GMO status
• Declare broken content percentage; excessive breakage risks reclass to meal under heading 1208
• Comply with FDA prior notice if any food/feed potential, though primarily industrial