High-Oleic Sunflower Seeds Oil Stock from Japan
High-oleic acid sunflower seeds bred for industrial oil production, imported unbroken for pressing into cooking and industrial oils. Classified under HTS 1206.00.00.20 as designated oil stock per chapter notes excluding sowing or other uses.
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
• Include lab analysis reports confirming high oleic content (>70%) for accurate valuation
• Use bulk shipping containers to demonstrate industrial oil stock intent
• Check for varietal certificates from origin to confirm not sowing seeds