1205.10.00
Low erucic acid rape or colza seeds
This code covers low erucic acid rape or colza seeds, a type of oilseed. Use this code when importing these seeds for various purposes—like sowing or oil production—to determine the applicable duty of 0.58¢/kg or free trade agreement eligibility, as detailed within Chapter 12.

Detailed information for HTS Code 1205.10.00
This tariff code falls within Chapter 12, which covers oil seeds and oleaginous fruits. Specifically, 1205.10.00 refers to low erucic acid rape or colza seeds, meaning seeds yielding oil with less than 2% erucic acid and a solid component with less than 30 micromoles of glucosinolates per gram. This code has subdivisions based on intended use: 1205.10.00.10 for seeds for sowing, 1205.10.00.20 for oil stock, and 1205.10.00.90 for all other uses, so choose the statistical suffix that best reflects the seed’s purpose. Duty rates are generally 0.58¢/kg, but can be free for certain trade partners.
| Chapter | Chapter 12 - Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruits; industrial or medicinal pla |
| Section | Section II - Vegetable Products |
Duty snapshot
Quick reference for the duty outcomes tied to this HTS line.
0.58¢/kg
Standard trade partners (NTR)
Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG)
Eligible FTA or preference programs
The duty for HTS code 1205.10.00 (Low erucic acid rape or colza seeds), reported in kilograms, is generally 0.58¢/kg. However, preferential rates of Free apply to goods originating from specific countries including Australia, Canada, and others designated as A+, or those eligible for FTA/preference programs. This free rate extends to all subdivisions – 1205.10.00.10 (For sowing), 1205.10.00.20 (For use as oil stock), and 1205.10.00.90 (Other) – provided the goods meet origin requirements for these special rates; otherwise, the general rate of 0.58¢/kg applies to all subdivisions. There is no special duty rate specified for any other country.
Rate of Duty (Column 2): 4.4¢/kg
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Code subdivisions
1205.10.00.10
Rape or colza seeds, whether or not broken: > Low erucic acid rape or colza seeds > For sowing
1205.10.00.20
Rape or colza seeds, whether or not broken: > Low erucic acid rape or colza seeds > For use as oil stock
1205.10.00.90
Rape or colza seeds, whether or not broken: > Low erucic acid rape or colza seeds > Other
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November 15, 2025
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