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Poppy Seeds

Poppy seeds from Papaver somniferum are small oleaginous seeds used in baking, oil production, and culinary applications. Classified in HTS 1207.99.03 as other unspecified oil seeds.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+25.0%25%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFreeβ€”Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0910.99.40Lower: 10.9% vs 25%

If ground or prepared as baking spice

Processed forms enter as spices under Chapter 9, not raw seeds.

1209.91.80Same rate: 25%

If for sowing purposes only

Chapter Note to 1209 excludes oil seeds only if not for sowing; pure sowing seeds go there.

2306.90.01Higher: 37.5% vs 25%

If post-oil extraction residues

Deoiled poppy seed cake classified as other oil-cake under 2306.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Provide origin certificates; some countries restrict due to opium alkaloid tracesβ€”test for compliance

β€’ Label clearly as food-grade to avoid drug enforcement scrutiny at customs