Certified Organic Confectionery Sunflower Seeds In-Shell from Japan
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 — 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 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