Heading 1206
HTS code 1206 — Sunflower seeds, whether or not broken
- Tariff lines
- 7
- General duty
- Duty-free under the general rate
Tariff lines under heading 1206
Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.
| HTS code | Description | General rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1206.00.0020 | For use as oil stock (Sunflower seeds, whether or not broken) | Free | kg |
| 1206.00.0031 | For sowing (Sunflower seeds, whether or not broken) | Free | kg |
| 1206.00.0065 | Certified organic (Sunflower seeds, whether or not broken > Other > For human use > In-shell) | Free | kg |
| 1206.00.0070 | Other (Sunflower seeds, whether or not broken > Other > For human use > In-shell) | Free | kg |
| 1206.00.0075 | Certified organic (Sunflower seeds, whether or not broken > Other > For human use > Other) | Free | kg |
| 1206.00.0080 | Other (Sunflower seeds, whether or not broken > Other > For human use > Other) | Free | kg |
| 1206.00.0090 | Other (Sunflower seeds, whether or not broken > Other) | Free | kg |
Documents required to import under 1206
Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.
- Commercial InvoiceRequired
- Packing ListRequired
- Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
- CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional
Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500
Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety
- Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional
Required for ocean freight only
Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port
- Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional
Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP
One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment
- Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional
Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries
- FDA Prior NoticeRequired
Must be submitted 2-8 hours before arrival
- Phytosanitary CertificateConditional
Required for plant-based products
- APHIS Plant Import Permit (PPQ 587)Conditional
Required to import most plants and plant products
Must be obtained from USDA-APHIS before the shipment arrives
- APHIS Permit for Plant Pests / Biocontrol (PPQ 505)Conditional
Required only to import live plant pests or biological control agents
Common questions
- What is HTS code 1206?
- HTS heading 1206 covers sunflower seeds, whether or not broken. It sits in Chapter 12 (oil seeds, grains and fodder) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 7 tariff lines.
- What is the duty rate for HTS 1206?
- Duty-free under the general rate. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
- How many digits does a full HTS code have?
- US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 1206 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.
Related headings in Chapter 12
- 1201Soybeans, whether or not broken
- 1202Peanuts (ground-nuts), not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelled or broken
- 1203Copra
- 1204Flaxseed (linseed), whether or not broken
- 1205Rape or colza seeds, whether or not broken
- 1207Other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, whether or not broken
- 1208Flours and meals of oil seeds or oleaginous fruits, other than those of mustard
- 1209Seeds, fruits and spores of a kind used for sowing