Organic In-Shell Sunflower Seeds for Eating from Japan
Certified organic sunflower seeds in their shells, marketed for human consumption like at baseball games. They are 'other' under HTS 1206.00.00.80 for human use, not broken, and not for sowing or oil per hierarchy.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide organic certification and residue testing to meet USDA NOP import standards
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests feed use; retail packs reinforce human consumption
• Monitor moisture content to prevent mold issues during customs inspection