Hemp Seeds

Hemp seeds (Cannabis sativa) are oleaginous seeds with high oil content used for food, oil extraction, and animal feed. They fall under HTS 1207.99.03 as other oil seeds not specifically named in prior subheadings of Chapter 12.

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%

More Specific Codes

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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 of a kind used for sowing, per Chapter Note to 1209, shift to that heading even if oleaginous.

2306.50.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If processed into deoiled cakes or meals

Residues after oil extraction fall under heading 2306 for oil-cake, not raw seeds.

1211.90Lower: 16% vs 35%

If imported as herbal seed mix with leaves/stems

Plants/herbs and parts under 1211 if not purely seeds for oil.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify seed variety and oil content to confirm classification outside 1207.10-1207.91; provide lab analysis if challenged

Ensure phytosanitary certificates for agricultural entry; declare as non-GMO if applicable to avoid biotech restrictions

Avoid misclassification as 1211 for herbal parts—focus on seeds only to prevent reclassification