HS 120799

Oil Seeds and Oleaginous Fruits, Not Elsewhere Specified

U.S. imports of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, not elsewhere specified (HS 120799) totaled $11.5M in April 2026, traded with 39 countries.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Hemp seeds are the commercially significant subdivision within this residual oilseed heading, with the US schedule distinguishing seeds for sowing (1207990340) from other hemp seeds (1207990360) and niger seeds (1207990310) as separate 10-digit lines. Hemp seed imports are subject to USDA and DEA regulatory oversight, and importers must verify that THC content in seed lots complies with the 2018 Farm Bill thresholds. Canada is a leading supplier of hemp seeds to the US market, while Paraguay and Ethiopia are notable sources for niger and other specialty oilseeds in this catch-all heading.

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Imports

$11.5M

from 39 countries · YTD: $58.7M

Exports

$1.7M

Deficit of $9.8M (net importer)

Trade balance: deficit of $9.8M (net importer)

YTD: $58.7M imported (April 2026)

235 shipments/month

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1CANADA

Import Trend (12 months)

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Geographic Breakdown

PLANTS & PARTS ETC FOR MEDICAMENTS ETC NESOI

HS 121190

$28.7M

VEGETABLE SEEDS FOR SOWING

HS 120991

$26.9M

LOW ERUCIC ACID RAPE/COLZA SEEDS W/NOT BROKEN

HS 120510

$25.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

What regulatory requirements apply to importing hemp seeds under this heading?

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.

What distinguishes niger seeds from other oilseeds in this heading, and who uses them?

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.