Unsalted Dry-Roasted Sunflower Seeds from Japan
Dry-roasted sunflower seeds without added salt, offered as a healthy snack option. Classified in HTS 1206.00.00.80 as other sunflower seeds for human use, prior to more advanced preparation stages.
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
• Document roasting process to distinguish from raw seeds or Chapter 20 products
• Ensure no oil addition, as refatting could invoke heading 1208 per chapter notes
• Batch test for allergens like aflatoxins, common in imports