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U.S. imports of rape or colza seeds (not elsewhere specified) (HS 120590) totaled $74K in July 2026, traded with 5 countries.
Rape or Colza Seeds (Not Elsewhere Specified) imports of $74K in July 2026 ran 88% below the year-to-date monthly average of $620K.
Last updated: July 2026 dataHigh erucic acid and other rapeseed varieties that do not meet the low-erucic-acid specification of heading 120510 are classified here, serving industrial end uses such as lubricants, specialty chemicals, and erucamide production rather than the edible-oil sector. Uruguay leads US imports under this heading, with Argentina and Ukraine as significant additional sources — a supplier mix that reflects Southern Hemisphere and Eastern European production of non-canola rapeseed varieties. The four 10-digit lines mirror the structure of the canola heading, distinguishing sowing seed (1205900010), oil-stock seed (1205900020), and residual uses (1205900090). Accurate classification relative to heading 120510 depends on documented erucic acid content.
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Classification hinges on erucic acid content as defined in the US HTS chapter notes. Importers should obtain a certificate of analysis from an accredited laboratory showing the erucic acid level of the specific lot. If the content exceeds the low-erucic threshold, the goods are classified under 120590; if it falls below, they belong under 120510. Retaining lab results in the entry file is essential for post-entry audit purposes.
High-erucic acid rapeseed oil is a feedstock for erucamide (a slip agent used in plastics film), specialty lubricants, and oleochemical intermediates. These industrial uses, rather than food applications, drive demand for this heading's imports, and buyers are typically chemical processors or compounders rather than food manufacturers.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1205900010 | Rape/Colza Seeds for Sowing, NESOI | $74K | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| 1205900020 | Rape/Colza Seed for Use As Oil Stock,NESOI | $0 | -- | -- |
| 1205900090 | Rape or Colza Seeds, NESOI, Whether or not Broken | $0 | -- | -- |
ImportsExports
Imports
$74KYoY · Pro
Exports
$0YoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
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New Zealand and Canada together supply 100% of it.
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rate provision · imports
100.0% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 0.00%.