Bird Food Whole Sunflower Seeds from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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