High Erucic Acid Canola Seeds from Japan
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.
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
• 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