HTS heading 1205 · Chapter 12
HTS 1205: Rape or colza seeds, whether or not broken
HTS heading 1205 covers rape or colza seeds, whether or not broken. It has 3 tariff lines with a duty rate; the general (MFN) rates are 0.58¢/kg (2 lines), Free (1 line).
Imports may also owe Chapter 99 tariffs (Section 232, 301 or 201) depending on origin and date, plus the Merchandise Processing Fee and, by sea, the Harbor Maintenance Fee.
Rates from the 2026 HTS Revision 22, effective October 30, 2026. Source: U.S. International Trade Commission.
Tariff lines and duty rates
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Column 2 | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1205.10.00 | Low erucic acid rape or colza seeds | 0.58¢/kg | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG) | 4.4¢/kg | |
| 1205.10.00.10 | For sowing[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 1205.10.00.20 | For use as oil stock[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 1205.10.00.90 | Other[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 1205.90.00 | Other | 0.58¢/kg | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG) | 4.4¢/kg | |
| 1205.90.00.10 | For sowing[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 1205.90.00.20 | For use as oil stock[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 1205.90.00.90 | Other[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 1206.00.00 | Sunflower seeds, whether or not broken | Free | 4.4¢/kg | ||
| 1206.00.00.20 | For use as oil stock[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 1206.00.00.31 | For sowing[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| Other: | |||||
| For human use: | |||||
| In-shell: | |||||
| 1206.00.00.65 | Certified organic[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 1206.00.00.70 | Other[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| Other: | |||||
| 1206.00.00.75 | Certified organic[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 1206.00.00.80 | Other[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 1206.00.00.90 | Other[kg] | Estimate → |
16 lines shown. Statistical suffixes (the last two digits) inherit the rate of the 8-digit subheading above them.
Special program codes in this heading
- A, A*, A+
- Generalized System of Preferences (GSP)
- AU
- U.S.–Australia FTA
- BH
- U.S.–Bahrain FTA
- CL
- U.S.–Chile FTA
- CO
- U.S.–Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement
- D
- African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA)
- E, E*
- Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act
- IL
- U.S.–Israel FTA
- JO
- U.S.–Jordan FTA
- KR
- U.S.–Korea FTA (KORUS)
- MA
- U.S.–Morocco FTA
- OM
- U.S.–Oman FTA
- P, P+
- CAFTA-DR
- PA
- U.S.–Panama Trade Promotion Agreement
- PE
- U.S.–Peru Trade Promotion Agreement
- S, S+
- USMCA (United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement)
- SG
- U.S.–Singapore FTA
A special rate applies only when the goods qualify under that program's rules of origin and the claim is made at entry.
Frequently asked questions
What is the duty rate for HTS 1205?
Heading 1205 has 3 rate lines. The general (MFN) duty rates are 0.58¢/kg (2 lines), Free (1 line). Products of free trade agreement partners may enter at the special rate, and Column 2 rates apply to countries without normal trade relations. Chapter 99 tariffs can be added on top: calculate the full amount.
Do Section 301, 232 or 201 tariffs apply to HTS 1205?
It depends on the 8- or 10-digit subheading, the country of origin, the entry date and, for Section 232, the metal content. These additional duties are listed in Chapter 99 of the HTS. The free duty calculator checks each program for a given code, origin and date and shows which apply and why.
What fees are added to an import under HTS 1205?
Formal entries pay the Merchandise Processing Fee of 0.3464% of value (minimum $34.58, maximum $670.86 in FY2027). Ocean shipments also pay the Harbor Maintenance Fee of 0.125% of value. See the import duty calculator for how they combine.