Hemp Seed Kernels

Decorticated hemp seed kernels separated from hulls, primarily for nutritional supplements due to concentrated oils. HTS 1207.99.03.60 covers these as other processed forms of hemp seeds.

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.

1208.90.00.00Higher: 36.4% vs 35%

If further ground into powder

Any flour/meal production, even from kernels, is heading 1208.

2106.90.99Lower: 13.9% vs 35%

If sold as food supplement blend

Mixed preparations for therapeutic/nutritional use go to Chapter 21.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide processing records showing decortication method to distinguish from ground flours

Label with complete nutritional profile to meet supplement import standards

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Hulled Hemp Seeds

Hulled hemp seeds, also known as hemp hearts, are the nutrient-rich inner kernels of Cannabis sativa seeds with the outer shell removed. They are classified under HTS 1207.99.03.60 as other hemp seeds (not for sowing), fitting the 'other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits' category due to their high oil content used in food and feed.

Whole Hemp Seeds for Bird Feed

Whole, unbroken hemp seeds packaged specifically for wild bird feeding. These fall under HTS 1207.99.03.60 as other hemp seeds, distinct from sowing seeds, valued for their oil content that attracts birds in wildlife feed blends.

Black Hemp Seeds for Food Use

Black hemp seeds from Cannabis sativa, valued for their dark hulls and high omega oil content, intended for human consumption in salads or baking. Classified in HTS 1207.99.03.60 as other (non-sowing) hemp seeds under other oil seeds.

Crushed Hemp Seeds

Partially crushed hemp seeds retaining their oleaginous properties for oil extraction or direct feed use, not fully processed into flour. HTS 1207.99.03.60 covers these as broken/other hemp seeds, whether or not broken per heading description.

Hemp Seeds for Industrial Oil Extraction

Bulk whole hemp seeds destined for mechanical pressing to extract hempseed oil for cosmetics and biofuels. HTS 1207.99.03.60 applies to these oleaginous seeds, other than those for sowing.

Toasted Hemp Seeds

Lightly toasted whole hemp seeds enhancing flavor for snack mixes, retaining oleaginous character. Still raw seeds under HTS 1207.99.03.60 as minimal processing doesn't alter seed classification.