Salted In-Shell Sunflower Seeds Snack Packs from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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