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High-Yield Castor Oil Seeds

Hybrid castor seeds bred for maximum oil content (up to 50%), classified in HTS 1207.30.00.00 as castor oil seeds. Primarily imported for industrial applications like nylon production.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1209.29Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If for sowing hybrid varieties

Heading 1209 covers seeds used for sowing, excluding oil seeds per notes.

1212.99Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If algae-contaminated or mixed with seaweeds

Though unlikely, mixtures could invoke heading 1212 exclusions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide breeder certificates to confirm variety and oil yield specs

• Monitor for varietal purity to avoid reclassification as generic seeds

• Insure against germination loss if stored long-term pre-extraction

Related Products under HTS 1207.30.00.00

Whole Castor Oil Seeds

Unground castor oil seeds (Ricinus communis) harvested for oil extraction, classified under HTS 1207.30.00.00 as oil seeds whether or not broken. These seeds contain high ricinoleic acid content, making them a key source for industrial oils used in lubricants and plastics.

Crushed Castor Oil Seeds

Castor oil seeds that have been mechanically broken or crushed but remain unprocessed for oil extraction, fitting HTS 1207.30.00.00 for oil seeds whether or not broken. Ideal for pressing into castor oil used in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

Hulled Castor Oil Seeds

Castor seeds with outer hulls removed for easier oil processing, still classified as oil seeds under HTS 1207.30.00.00 whether or not broken. These are sourced from Ricinus communis for high-yield castor oil production.

Organic Castor Oil Seeds

Certified organic whole castor oil seeds grown without synthetic pesticides, directly under HTS 1207.30.00.00 as other oil seeds. Used in natural cosmetics and biofuels.

Broken Castor Oil Seeds

Mechanically fractured castor oil seeds ready for oil pressing, explicitly covered by HTS 1207.30.00.00 'whether or not broken'. Common in bulk shipments for biofuel production.

Dried Castor Oil Seeds

Sun- or machine-dried castor seeds to reduce moisture for storage and oil yield, under HTS 1207.30.00.00. Essential for preventing spoilage in tropical exports.