Finnish Unhulled Hemp Seed for Planting

Unhulled hemp seeds sourced from Finland, packaged for direct field sowing in industrial hemp production. Classified under HTS 1207.99.0340 due to their designation for propagation rather than crushing for oil. These seeds support high-yield fiber hemp varieties compliant with EU and US agricultural standards.

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.

1207.99.03Same rate: 35%

If hulled or processed for food/oil use

Processing beyond whole seeds for sowing moves them to other hemp seed categories not specified for planting.

1008.90.01Higher: 36.1% vs 35%

If ground into buckwheat-like flour meal

Heading 1208 excludes residues but ground oil seeds may shift if resembling cereal flours; however, primarily stays in 1207 unless defatted.

3101.00.00.00Lower: 25% vs 35%

If treated as sowing fertilizer blend

Seeds mixed with fertilizers for sowing could fall under heading 3101, excluding pure seaweed/algae but including animal/vegetable fertilizers.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include seed analysis reports showing germination rates above 80% to substantiate 'for sowing' claim during customs review

Avoid bulk packaging typical of oil seeds; use labeled sacks marked 'For Agricultural Sowing Only' to prevent misclassification

Check for noxious weed seed contamination limits per US Federal Seed Act to avoid quarantine