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Certified Organic Confectionery Sunflower Seeds In-Shell

Large-kernel confectionery variety sunflower seeds in-shell, certified organic for human consumption as snacks. HTS 1206.00.00.65 covers these unbroken seeds due to their use in direct snacking after shelling at home. High meat yield makes them ideal for organic markets.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1206.00.00Same rate: 35%

If for shelled organic sunflower seeds

Organic kernels without shells are classified separately as shelled for human consumption.

1212.99Lower: 10% vs 35%

If mixed with other algae or seaweeds (unlikely but per chapter notes)

Chapter notes exclude algae, but misdeclared botanical mixes could shift to 1212 for other plants.

2306.50.00.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If processed into oilcake residues

Byproducts after oil extraction become feed residues under heading 2306, not raw seeds.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include phytosanitary certificates confirming no pests common to sunflower seeds like sunflower moth

Use retail-ready packaging to support 'human use' claim; bulk bags risk feed classification

Audit supply chain for organic integrity to pass FDA import alerts on adulterated organics

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