Safflower Seeds from China
Safflower seeds (Carthamus tinctorius) are oleaginous seeds high in polyunsaturated oils, used for cooking oil and bird feed. HTS 1207.99.03.91 covers them as other oil seeds not specifically listed like sunflower or cotton seeds.
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%Universal product exemption, description-limited (U.S. note 52(c))
Import Tips
• Specify oil content percentage if high-oleic (>70%) for potential different treatment
• Use ventilated containers to prevent heating and rancidity in transit
• Include fumigation certificate for wooden pallets if applicable