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%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
• 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