Bird Rape Seeds (Brassica rapa oleifera) from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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