High Oleic Sunflower Seeds for Oil Extraction
Sunflower seeds bred for high oleic acid oil content, used in crushing mills for cooking oil production. They qualify under HTS 1206.00.00 as raw, unprepared sunflower seeds.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If pressed to extract the fixed oil
Sunflower seed oil is classified in Chapter 15 under fixed vegetable oils.
If post-oil extraction residues
Oil-cake from sunflower seeds falls under heading 2306 for feed residues.
If misidentified as low erucic rapeseed
Chapter notes define rapeseed distinctly; sunflower stays in 1206.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide end-use statements to customs confirming oil extraction to secure duty-free status
• Test for erucic acid if blended with other seeds, though not required for sunflower alone
Related Products under HTS 1206.00.00
Whole Black Oil Sunflower Seeds
These are intact sunflower seeds from the black oil variety (Helianthus annuus), primarily used for bird feed. They fall under HTS 1206.00.00 as unprepared sunflower seeds, whether or not broken, without further processing like shelling or oil extraction.
Broken Hulled Sunflower Kernels
Hulled sunflower seed kernels that have been broken during harvesting or transport, used in baking or snacks. Classified under HTS 1206.00.00 as sunflower seeds whether or not broken, provided they remain unprepared.
Bird Feed Mix Sunflower Seeds
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.
Cracked Sunflower Seeds for Baking
Sunflower seeds lightly cracked for use in bread and muffin mixes. HTS 1206.00.00 applies to such broken seeds if not further processed.
Sunflower Seeds for Livestock Feed
Whole or broken sunflower seeds destined for dairy or poultry rations. Unprepared status keeps them in HTS 1206.00.00.
Confectionery Whole Sunflower Seeds in Shell
Large striped sunflower seeds in their shells, known as confectionery type for snacking after shelling. HTS 1206.00.00 covers these unprepared sunflower seeds, whether whole or broken.