High Oleic Sunflower Seeds for Oil Extraction from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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