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1206.00.00.31 - For sowing 🖩

Details

FieldValue
Unit of Quantitykg
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)Free
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)N/A
Column 2 Rate of Duty4.4¢/kg
Quota QuantityN/A
Additional DutiesN/A
About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

This HTS classification, 1206.00.00.31, specifically covers sunflower seeds that are intended for the purpose of sowing. This means the seeds must be viable and suitable for planting to cultivate new sunflower crops. They are distinguished from other categories of sunflower seeds by their end-use, ensuring they meet the standards required for agricultural propagation rather than for other applications.

This category is a specific sub-classification within the broader heading for sunflower seeds. It differentiates itself from the sibling category 1206.00.00.20, which is designated for sunflower seeds used as oil stock. While both involve sunflower seeds, the intended use is fundamentally different: one is for planting and reproduction, while the other is for extraction of oil. The "Other" category at this level would encompass any sunflower seeds not meeting the specific criteria for sowing or oil stock. As this is a leaf node, there are no further subdivisions under this HTS code.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 1206.00.00.31?
HTS code 1206.00.00.31 covers For sowing under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 12: Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruits; industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder.
›What products are classified under 1206.00.00.31?
This classification covers For sowing. It is a subcategory of Sunflower seeds, whether or not broken (1206.00.00).
›What is the import duty rate for 1206.00.00.31?
The general rate of duty for HTS 1206.00.00.31 is Free. The Column 2 rate is 4.4¢/kg.
›What unit of quantity is used for 1206.00.00.31?
Imports under HTS 1206.00.00.31 are measured in kg.

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