Roasted In-Shell Sunflower Seeds for Snacking from China
Whole sunflower seeds in natural shells, dry-roasted with light salt seasoning for direct human consumption as a snack. Falls under HTS 1206.00.00.70 as 'other' in-shell sunflower seeds for human use, not fitting confection or specific striped profiles. Minimal processing keeps them as raw 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
• Include roasting process details in documentation but note it doesn't alter seed classification
• Test for moisture content below 10% to meet food safety standards and avoid spoilage claims
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests animal feed to stay in human consumption tariff