Whole Black Oil Sunflower Seeds from Canada

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.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Verify seed purity and absence of quarantine pests via phytosanitary certificates to comply with USDA APHIS regulations

Label packages clearly with country of origin and 'not for human consumption' if intended for bird feed to avoid misclassification

Avoid common pitfalls like contamination with weed seeds, which can lead to customs holds or rejection

Whole Black Oil Sunflower Seeds from Canada — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1206.00.00