Bird Rape Seeds (Brassica rapa oleifera) from Canada
Small-seeded Brassica rapa oleifera, aka bird rape, imported whole or broken for oil extraction in bird feed or industrial uses. Classified in HTS 1205.90.00 as other colza/rape seeds outside low erucic parameters. High erucic content makes it unsuitable for human edible oil.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• Label as 'not for human consumption' to avoid FDA food import rules
• Check for varietal purity; mixtures may require separate declarations
• Bulk shipments need ventilated containers to prevent mold in transit