Confectionery Sunflower Seeds for Oil Extraction from China
High-oleic confectionery sunflower seeds (Helianthus annuus) imported specifically for crushing into sunflower seed oil. These seeds are designated for use as oil stock under HTS 1206.00.00.20, distinguishing them from those used for direct human consumption as snacks.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Provide end-use certification proving seeds are for oil extraction to qualify under this subheading
• Declare oil content and oleic acid levels if high-oleic variety to support classification
• Avoid retail packaging that suggests direct consumption to prevent reclassification