Salted In-Shell Sunflower Seeds Snack Packs from Germany
In-shell sunflower seeds lightly salted for convenience store snack packs, targeted at human consumers. Classified in HTS 1206.00.00.70 as other in-shell seeds for human use, retaining seed form despite seasoning. Packaging for retail sale confirms food intent.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Use retail packaging labels specifying 'human consumption' to support tariff classification
• Comply with country-of-origin labeling for multi-ingredient snacks
• Watch sodium levels; high seasoning might trigger food additive reviews