Bird Feed Mix Sunflower Seeds from Germany
Broken and whole sunflower seeds blended for wild bird attraction in feeders. HTS 1206.00.00 includes these as unprepared seeds, even if lightly cracked.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• APHIS PPQ 526 permit required for bird feed seeds to screen for noxious weeds
• Segregate from human food seeds to avoid stricter FDA regs
• Avoid bulk packaging without liners, risking moisture damage