Sunflower Seeds for Bakery Ingredient
Raw sunflower kernels supplied to bakeries for bread and muffin toppings. HTS 1206.00.00.90 for such industrial-use other sunflower seeds.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If defatted and ground into flour
Chapter 12 note excludes fully processed flours from 1208 but allows in 1105.
If bakery variety selected for oil content
End-use doesn't override oilseed characteristics.
If imported pre-mixed into bakery preparations
Sweet biscuits or bakery mixes containing seeds classify in Chapter 19.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Bulk packaging declaration as 'bakery ingredient, not retail'
• Microbiological specs required for food contact ingredient status
• Avoid retail packaging that triggers consumer product rules
Related Products under HTS 1206.00.00.90
Confectionery Sunflower Seeds Kernels
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.
Bird Food Whole Sunflower Seeds
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.
Broken Sunflower Seed Pieces
Sunflower seeds that are mechanically broken during hulling, used in baking or as ingredient in food manufacturing. HTS 1206.00.00.90 includes such 'other' forms whether or not broken.
Sunflower Seed Snack Mix Components
Raw, hulled sunflower seeds supplied in bulk for mixing into snack products. Classified in 1206.00.00.90 as other sunflower seeds for human consumption, not for oil.
Dehulled High-Linoleic Sunflower Seeds
Dehulled kernels from high-linoleic sunflower varieties, used in health foods and baking for their fatty acid profile. HTS 1206.00.00.90 covers these non-oil, non-sowing seeds.
Organic Hulled Sunflower Seeds
Certified organic, shelled sunflower seeds for retail sale as health food toppings. Under 1206.00.00.90 as other sunflower seeds meeting organic standards but not for sowing.