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
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
• 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