Poppy Seeds from China
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.
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
• Provide origin certificates; some countries restrict due to opium alkaloid traces—test for compliance
• Label clearly as food-grade to avoid drug enforcement scrutiny at customs