Niger Seeds from Mexico
Niger seeds (Guizotia abyssinica), also called nyjer, are black oil seeds primarily for wild bird feed. They fall under HTS 1207.99.03.91 as other oil seeds, common in pet trade imports.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Sterilize to kill germination viability for birdseed compliance
• Label as 'nyjer seed' per AAFCO feed standards
• Avoid yellow-flowered thistle contamination