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U.S. imports of safflower seeds (HS 120760) totaled $21K in April 2026, traded with 3 countries.
Safflower Seeds imports of $21K in April 2026 ran 55% below the year-to-date monthly average of $47K.
Last updated: April 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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1207600000 | SAFFLOWER SEEDS, WHETHER OR NOT BROKEN | $21K | 9.99% | $327 |
SAFFLOWER SEEDS, WHETHER OR NOT BROKEN
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1207600000 | SAFFLOWER SEEDS, WHETHER OR NOT BROKEN | $72K |
SAFFLOWER SEEDS, WHETHER OR NOT BROKEN
85.3K kg
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
OIL SEEDS & OLEAGINOUS FRUITS W/NT BROKEN, NESOI
HS 120799
SUNFLOWER SEEDS, WHETHER OR NOT BROKEN
HS 120600
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | -- | $22K | +$22K |
| South Dakota | -- | $19K | +$19K |
| Idaho | -- | $17K | +$17K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DUNSEITH, ND | -- | $36K | +$36K |
| PORT HURON, MI | -- | $35K | +$35K |
| BUFFALO-NIAGARA FALLS, NY | $9K | -- | -$9K |