Bulk Broken Niger Seeds for Oil Extraction

Cracked niger seeds imported in bulk for pressing into cooking oil in industrial facilities. HTS 1207.99.0310 covers broken oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, including niger. Primarily sourced from Indian farms.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽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.

1515.90Lower: 13.2% vs 35%

If already pressed into fixed vegetable oil

Fixed vegetable oils from seeds fall under Chapter 15, not raw seeds.

1207.91.00.00Lower: 25% vs 35%

If poppy seeds instead

Different oil seed species have separate subheadings within 1207.

2306.50.00.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If after oil extraction residues

Oil-cake and residues post-extraction classify under heading 2306.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain oil content certification (>30%) to confirm oleaginous classification

Use ventilated containers to prevent heating and rancidity during long-haul import

Declare intended use as oilseed to avoid reclassification as bird feed

Related Products under HTS 1207.99.03.10

Raw Niger Seeds

Unground niger seeds (Guizotia abyssinica), also known as nyjer seeds, used primarily for bird feed. Classified under HTS 1207.99.0310 as other oil seeds, specifically niger seed, whether or not broken. They contain high oil content suitable for extraction but are mainly imported whole for retail birdseed.

Whole Nyjer Birdseed Niger Seeds

Intact whole niger seeds packaged for wild bird feeding, prized by finches for their nutrition. Falls under HTS 1207.99.0310 as unbroken oil seeds of the niger variety. Imported in bulk from Africa for the pet bird market.

Organic Certified Niger Seeds

USDA NOP certified organic niger seeds for premium bird feed markets. Classified as HTS 1207.99.0310 for pure niger seed varieties without synthetic pesticides. Grown sustainably in certified fields in Africa.

Premium Nyjer Niger Seeds for Finches

High-quality, cleaned niger seeds selected for goldfinch and other finch species feeders. HTS 1207.99.0310 applies to these oil-rich seeds whether or not broken. Packaged for retail pet stores.

Ethiopian Niger Seed Crop

Traditional niger seed harvest from Ethiopian highlands, exported whole for global markets. Specifically identified under HTS 1207.99.0310 as the designated subheading for niger seed. Known for superior oil yield.

Black Niger Seeds for Thistle Feeders

Dark-coated niger seeds sized perfectly for thistle sock and tube feeders. HTS 1207.99.0310 classification for niger as other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits. Minimally processed post-harvest cleaning only.