Whole Black Oil Sunflower Seeds from Japan
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 — 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
• 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