Birdfood Sunflower Seeds for Sowing
Black oil sunflower seeds selected for high oil content, packaged in sowing quantities for farmers growing birdfeed crops. These Helianthus annuus seeds germinate readily for commercial birdseed production. Fits HTS 1206.00.00.31 as seeds for sowing per heading definition.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not for sowing, for feed or oil
Bulk sunflower seeds for crushing or animal feed use different statistical suffixes.
If pelleted or mixed as prepared animal feed
Seeds processed into feed preparations shift to Chapter 23 residues and preparations.
If sold as live plants or with growing medium
Germinating seeds or seedlings classify under Chapter 6 live plants.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Test for noxious weed seeds; US limits to 9 per pound to avoid APHIS rejection at ports
• Use breathable packaging for seed viability during ocean transit; declare moisture content below 10%
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