Flavored BBQ Sunflower Seeds from China
Whole sunflower seeds flavored with barbecue seasoning, intended for human consumption as a trail mix component. HTS 1206.00.00.80 covers these as 'other' preparations for human use, not fitting flour/meal categories or advanced processing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Declare flavorings accurately; excessive additives could push into Chapter 20 or food prep headings
• Use commercial invoices specifying 'not for oil extraction or sowing' to affirm human use subheading
• Comply with FDA prior notice requirements for flavored seeds entering the US