Roasted Sunflower Seeds from Germany

Shelled sunflower seeds roasted with salt, preserved for snacking. Classified under HTS 2008.19.9090 as 'other nuts, peanuts and other seeds, otherwise prepared or preserved, not elsewhere specified.' Falls here due to roasting process and exclusion from specific seed subheadings.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

27.9%

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

Verify processing method (roasting/drying) in documentation to confirm 2008 classification over raw seeds in 1206

Label moisture content and additives accurately to avoid reclassification as fruit/nut mixtures

Obtain Certificate of Origin for preferential duty rates; watch for pesticide residue compliance