Hemp Seeds

Hemp seeds (Cannabis sativa) are small, nutrient-rich oil seeds harvested from the hemp plant, primarily used for oil extraction or direct consumption. They fall under HTS 1207.99.03.91 as other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, not elsewhere specified, due to their high oil content and classification outside major categories like soybeans or sunflower 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.

1209.91.80Same rate: 35%

If certified and packaged for sowing

Seeds intended for planting are classified under heading 1209 as 'seeds of a kind used for sowing', shifting from oil seed category.

2306.50.00.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If processed into hulled or dehulled form for feed

Hulled seeds primarily for animal feed fall under Chapter 23 as oil-cake and residues, not raw oil seeds.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify seed purity and absence of THC to comply with USDA and FDA regulations for food-grade imports

Provide phytosanitary certificates from origin to prevent quarantine issues at U.S. ports

Label accurately as 'hemp seeds' to avoid misclassification as controlled substances