Confectionery Sunflower Seeds Kernels from China

Shelled sunflower seed kernels, whole and unbroken, primarily used for direct human consumption as snacks or in confectionery products like trail mixes. Classified under HTS 1206.00.00.90 as 'other' sunflower seeds, whether or not broken, excluding those for sowing or oil extraction.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Verify seed variety and processing to confirm not for sowing (HTS 1209) or oil crushing (HTS 1206.00.00.10)

Provide certificate of analysis showing low moisture and absence of contaminants for FDA import clearance

Label packages accurately with country of origin and 'not for oil extraction' to avoid reclassification