European Rapeseed (High Erucic Industrial Grade) from Japan
Industrial-grade high erucic rapeseed from Europe, suitable for crushing into oils for non-food uses like paints and plastics. HTS 1205.90.00 covers these other rape seeds not meeting low erucic acid or glucosinolate thresholds. Often imported in bulk for domestic processing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• EU origin requires REACH compliance docs if for chemical processing
• Test for moisture content (<12%) to avoid spoilage claims
• Declare HS precisely; errors lead to 10%+ duty adjustments