Low Erucic Acid Rapeseed / Canola Seed

A fatty acid profile certificate of analysis from an accredited laboratory, showing erucic acid content below the internationally recognized threshold (generally below 2% of total fatty acids), is the standard documentation. This is particularly important when sourcing from origins where both low-erucic (canola) and high-erucic (industrial) varieties are grown, as the two types may be physically similar but fall under different HTS headings with different duty treatment.

Yes — the three lines under 120510 can carry different duty rates, and the oil-stock line is specifically intended for seed destined for crushing into canola oil. Importers claiming the sowing-seed line must be prepared to document that the seed meets federal and state seed-labeling requirements and is intended for planting. Misclassifying oil-stock seed as sowing seed, or vice versa, can result in duty discrepancies and potential CBP penalties.