Sunflower Seeds for Trail Mix

In-shell or hulled sunflower seeds packaged specifically for addition to trail mixes for human consumption. HTS 1206.00.00.80 applies as 'other' for human use, not mixed sets or further processed.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2008.19Lower: 27.9% vs 35%

If roasted and mixed with dried fruits

Mixtures of nuts/seeds with fruits become preparations under Chapter 20.

0813.40.90.00Higher: 37.5% vs 35%

If fruit/nut mixtures for retail

Retail sets of fruits and nuts shift to Chapter 8 mixtures.

1209.91.80Same rate: 35%

If other seeds for sowing

Heading 1209 covers miscellaneous sowing seeds excluded from 1206.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify 'trail mix ingredient, human food grade' on invoices to avoid feed classification

If sold in sets with other nuts, consider set rules but classify principal article

Comply with FSMA rules for foreign supplier verification