1206.00.00
Sunflower seeds, whether or not broken
This code covers sunflower seeds, whether or not broken. Use this code when importing sunflower seeds for any purpose – oil production, sowing, or human consumption – as the duty is generally free for standard trade partners, falling within Chapter 12 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

Detailed information for HTS Code 1206.00.00
This tariff code falls within Chapter 12, which covers oil seeds, oleaginous fruits, miscellaneous grains, seeds, and industrial or medicinal plants. Specifically, 1206.00.00 refers to sunflower seeds, whether or not broken. Several subdivisions exist to further classify these seeds based on their intended use, such as for oil stock, sowing, or human consumption—including options for certified organic in-shell seeds. When reporting, choose the appropriate statistical suffix based on the specific end use—oil stock, sowing, or the type of human consumption (in-shell, organic, or other)—to ensure accurate data collection.
| Chapter | Chapter 12 - Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruits; industrial or medicinal pla |
| Section | Section II - Vegetable Products |
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Free
Standard trade partners (NTR)
N/A
Eligible FTA or preference programs
The general duty rate for sunflower seeds (HTS code 1206.00.00 and all its subdivisions) is free, meaning no duty is assessed on imports. This applies to all subdivisions including those for oil stock (1206.00.00.20), sowing (1206.00.00.31), and various human consumption categories (1206.00.00.65, 1206.00.00.70, 1206.00.00.75, 1206.00.00.80, 1206.00.00.90). A special rate is not specified, but imports may qualify for preferential treatment under eligible Free Trade Agreements or preference programs. All quantities must be reported in kilograms.
Rate of Duty (Column 2): 4.4¢/kg
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Code subdivisions
1206.00.00.20
Sunflower seeds, whether or not broken > For use as oil stock
1206.00.00.31
Sunflower seeds, whether or not broken > For sowing
1206.00.00.65
Sunflower seeds, whether or not broken > Other: > For human use: > In-shell: > Certified organic
1206.00.00.70
Sunflower seeds, whether or not broken > Other: > For human use: > In-shell: > Other
1206.00.00.75
Sunflower seeds, whether or not broken > Other: > For human use: > Other: > Certified organic
1206.00.00.80
Sunflower seeds, whether or not broken > Other: > For human use: > Other: > Other
1206.00.00.90
Sunflower seeds, whether or not broken > Other: > Other
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