U.S. imports of Safflower Seeds (HS 120760) totaled $1.1M in August 2026, imported from 7 countries.
Importers of Safflower Seeds paid $76K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 6.85% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Safflower Seeds imports of $1.1M in August 2026 ran 268% above the year-to-date monthly average of $302K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSafflower seeds, classified under a single tariff line (1207600000), are valued primarily as a source of high-oleic or linoleic safflower oil used in food processing, cosmetics, and industrial applications. Canada leads US import supply, with China and India also contributing. The crop's drought tolerance makes it attractive in arid growing regions, and the oil's fatty-acid profile — particularly its high oleic acid content in certain varieties — is a key commercial differentiator that buyers specify in contracts. USDA APHIS phytosanitary requirements apply to seed imports; consult a licensed customs broker for current entry conditions.
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High-oleic safflower oil is prized for its heat stability and is used in frying and cosmetic applications, while linoleic varieties yield oil used in paints and as a drying oil. Both seed types classify identically under 1207600000 — the variety distinction is a commercial and contractual matter, not a tariff classification one.
A phytosanitary certificate issued by the national plant protection organization of the exporting country is generally required. Depending on origin and pest-risk status, APHIS may impose additional treatment or inspection conditions. Importers should verify current requirements with APHIS or a licensed customs broker before shipment.
Subheading 6 of 10 in heading 1207
Subheading 120760 · $1.1M of $30.4M
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Imports
$1.1MYoY · free account
Exports
$81KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $2.6M of Safflower Seeds and exported $1.7M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1207600000 | Safflower Seeds, Whether or not Broken | $1.1M | 6.84% | 58.00% | $76K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1207600000 | Safflower Seeds, Whether or not Broken | $81K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Turkey and Canada together supply 96% of it. India pays 10.0% duty; Canada 0.0%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
42.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 6.85% of imports for consumption.