Bird Feed Mix Sunflower Seeds from Japan
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 — 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
• 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