Turnip Rape Seeds (Brassica rapa) from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide detailed botanical identification (Brassica rapa) on commercial invoice to distinguish from canola
• Obtain fumigation certificates if shipped in bulk to prevent pest issues under APHIS regulations
• Avoid misdeclaration as low erucic; oil content analysis prevents duty disputes