Certified Organic Confectionery Sunflower Seeds In-Shell from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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