High-Yield Castor Oil Seeds from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.870%Universal product exemption, description-limited (U.S. note 52(c))
Import Tips
• 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