Oil Seeds and Oleaginous Fruits, Not Elsewhere Specified

Hemp seeds for sowing require a USDA APHIS import permit and must meet DEA requirements regarding THC concentration. Hemp seeds not for sowing (food or industrial use) must comply with the 2018 Farm Bill's definition of industrial hemp and may require documentation of THC testing. Classification between the sowing and non-sowing lines affects which regulatory pathway applies, so consulting a licensed customs broker is strongly advised.

Niger seeds (Guizotia abyssinica), classified under 1207990310, are small black oilseeds primarily used in birdseed mixes and, in some markets, for edible oil extraction. They are commercially distinct from hemp seeds and the general NESOI oilseeds in this heading. Ethiopia is among the leading suppliers of niger seeds to the US, reflecting that country's dominant global production of this crop.