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%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
• 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