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
17.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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