Bird Food Whole Sunflower Seeds from Canada
In-shell sunflower seeds, black oil variety, packaged for use as wild bird feed. Falls under HTS 1206.00.00.90 as other sunflower seeds, not designated for sowing or primary oil production.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Include end-use declaration specifying bird feed to distinguish from sowing seeds
• Ensure phytosanitary certificate confirms treatment against pests common in birdseed imports
• Avoid oil content testing pitfalls; focus on hull integrity for 'in-shell' classification