Turnip Rape Seeds (Brassica rapa) from Japan
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 — 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
• 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