Black Oil Sunflower Seeds In-Shell from China
In-shell black oil sunflower seeds intended for human snacking, roasted or raw, with high oil content for flavor. Classified under HTS 1206.00.00.70 as sunflower seeds for human use, in-shell, not striped or confection varieties. The 'other' subheading covers non-specific in-shell types beyond confection seeds.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify seeds are cleaned and suitable for human consumption to avoid reclassification to animal feed codes
• Provide phytosanitary certificates confirming no pests or contaminants for smooth customs clearance
• Label clearly as 'for human use' to prevent shifts to lower-duty feed categories