1206.00.00/Whole Black Oil Sunflower Seeds/Japan

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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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