Toasted Hemp Seeds from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.870%Articles provided for in subdivision (c) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Declare toasting temperature/process to confirm it doesn't qualify as 'prepared' under Chapter 20
• FDA prior notice required; test for microbial contamination post-heat treatment
• Avoid retail packaging that might trigger consumer product marking requirements