High Erucic Acid Canola Seeds
Whole high erucic acid rapeseed (Brassica napus) used primarily for industrial oil extraction, yielding oil with erucic acid content exceeding 2% by weight. Classified under HTS 1205.90.00 as 'other' rape or colza seeds not meeting low erucic acid criteria of subheading 1205.10. These seeds are typically unbroken and destined for crushing into oils for lubricants or plastics.
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Alternative Classifications
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If low erucic acid content (<2%)
Low erucic acid rape or colza seeds specifically fall under subheading 1205.10 per subheading note.
If of a kind used for sowing
Seeds intended for planting are classified under heading 1209 per chapter note, not 1205.
If processed into oilcake or residues after extraction
Post-extraction residues of rapeseeds move to heading 2306, outside Chapter 12 flours/meals scope.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify erucic acid content via lab testing to confirm classification under 1205.90 not 1205.10; certificates required by CBP
• Declare intended use (sowing vs oil extraction) accurately to avoid reclassification to Chapter 12 exclusions
• Ensure phytosanitary certificates from origin country to meet USDA import requirements for rapeseeds
Related Products under HTS 1205.90.00
Turnip Rape Seeds (Brassica rapa)
Unbroken seeds of Brassica rapa, known as turnip rape or bird rape, used for high-erucic oil production in industrial applications. Falls under HTS 1205.90.00 as other rape or colza seeds, distinct from low erucic varieties. Commonly imported for crushing into oils used in manufacturing.
Argentine Canola Seeds (High Erucic)
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.
Bird Rape Seeds (Brassica rapa oleifera)
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.
European Rapeseed (High Erucic Industrial Grade)
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.
Crushed Colza Seeds (High Erucic)
Partially broken high erucic colza seeds (Brassica napus) for oil milling, still classified as seeds under HTS 1205.90.00. 'Whether or not broken' allows inclusion despite cracking during harvest. Used in industrial fixed oil production.
Mustard Rape Hybrid Seeds (High Erucic)
Hybrid rapeseed varieties crossed with mustard traits, yielding high erucic oil profiles for industrial use. HTS 1205.90.00 as other rape/colza seeds. Imported for specialized oilseed crushing operations.