Sunflower Hearts for Cardinals from China
Hulled black oil sunflower seeds processed into hearts, mixed with safflower for cardinal and grosbeak attraction. This bird seed preparation is under HTS 2309.90.10.05 as mixed feed ingredients for animal feeding. High-energy, no-waste option for platform feeders.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Document hulling process to prove it's a prepared feed ingredient, not raw seeds
• Test for aflatoxins common in sunflower products during pre-shipment inspections
• Use heat-treated seeds if originating from high-risk pest areas to expedite FDA clearance