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U.S. imports of oil seeds & oleaginous fruits, nesoi (including hemp seeds and niger seeds) (HS 120799) totaled $11.5M in April 2026, traded with 39 countries.
Importers of Oil Seeds & Oleaginous Fruits, NESOI (Including Hemp Seeds and Niger Seeds) paid $760K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $7.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Oil Seeds & Oleaginous Fruits, NESOI (Including Hemp Seeds and Niger Seeds) imports of $11.5M in April 2026 ran 22% below the year-to-date monthly average of $14.7M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataHemp seeds are among the most commercially significant commodities in this residual oilseed heading, which also covers niger seeds (1207990310) and other miscellaneous oleaginous fruits (1207990391). Hemp seed lines are further subdivided into seeds for sowing (1207990340) and seeds for other uses (1207990360), reflecting the regulatory distinction between planting stock and food or industrial inputs under the 2018 Farm Bill framework. Paraguay and Canada are the leading suppliers, with Canada a particularly important source of food-grade hulled hemp hearts. Importers of hemp seeds for sowing must comply with USDA APHIS phytosanitary and state-level hemp program requirements; consult a licensed customs broker or the relevant agency before importing.
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Line 1207990340 covers hemp seeds intended as planting stock, which must meet USDA APHIS phytosanitary requirements and comply with applicable state hemp program regulations. Line 1207990360 covers hemp seeds destined for food, feed, or industrial use (such as hemp hearts or hemp seed oil feedstock) and does not carry the same sowing-use regulatory overlay, though FDA food-safety requirements still apply.
Niger seeds (Guizotia abyssinica), also called nyjer or thistle seed, are small black oilseeds primarily sold as premium wild-bird feed, particularly for finches. They are classified under 1207990310 within this heading. Ethiopia is a historically significant origin for niger seeds, consistent with the supplier data for this heading.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1207990391 | OTHER OIL SEEDS AND OLEAGINOUS FRUITS, NESOI | $5.7M | 11.33% | $487K |
| 1207990360 | HEMP SEEDS, OTHER THAN FOR SOWING | $3.1M | 10.42% | $27K |
| 1207990310 | NIGER SEEDS, WHETHER OR NOT BROKEN | $2.4M | 10.00% | $240K |
| 1207990340 | HEMP SEEDS FOR SOWING | $310K | 7.69% | $6K |
OTHER OIL SEEDS AND OLEAGINOUS FRUITS, NESOI
HEMP SEEDS, OTHER THAN FOR SOWING
NIGER SEEDS, WHETHER OR NOT BROKEN
HEMP SEEDS FOR SOWING
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1207990391 | OIL SEEDS AND OLEAGINOUS FRUITS, NESOI | $1.6M |
| 1207990320 | HEMP SEEDS | $104K |
| 1207990310 | NIGER SEEDS, WHETHER OR NOT BROKEN | $0 |
OIL SEEDS AND OLEAGINOUS FRUITS, NESOI
341.4K kg
HEMP SEEDS
46.1K kg
NIGER SEEDS, WHETHER OR NOT BROKEN
PLANTS & PARTS ETC FOR MEDICAMENTS ETC NESOI
HS 121190
VEGETABLE SEEDS FOR SOWING
HS 120991
SOYBEANS, NESOI
HS 120190
LOW ERUCIC ACID RAPE/COLZA SEEDS W/NOT BROKEN
HS 120510
SUNFLOWER SEEDS, WHETHER OR NOT BROKEN
HS 120600
FORAGE PRODUCTS NESOI (HAY, CLOVER, VETCHES, ETC)
HS 121490
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $2.3M | $335K | -$2.0M |
| Maryland | $1.9M | $719K | -$1.2M |
| Texas | $1.6M | -- | -$1.6M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEMBINA, ND | $2.3M | $53K | -$2.3M |
| BALTIMORE, MD | $1.9M | -- | -$1.9M |
| HOUSTON, TX | $1.1M | $10K | -$1.1M |