Safflower Seeds from Japan
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 — Japan → 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
• 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