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U.S. imports of sunflower seeds, whether or not broken (HS 120600) totaled $7.3M in July 2026, traded with 34 countries.
Importers of Sunflower Seeds, Whether or Not Broken paid $592K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $5.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Sunflower Seeds, Whether or Not Broken imports of $7.3M in July 2026 ran 34% below the year-to-date monthly average of $11.0M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataSunflower seeds enter US commerce across several distinct end-use streams — oil-stock crushing, certified seed for planting, and human consumption in both in-shell and shelled forms — each classified under a separate 10-digit line within this heading. The US schedule further distinguishes certified organic product (1206000065 for in-shell, 1206000075 for shelled) from conventional equivalents, reflecting USDA National Organic Program labeling requirements that importers must document at entry. Bulgaria is the leading supplier, with Canada and Argentina also prominent sources, a geographic spread that reflects both Black Sea production dominance and North American confectionery demand. Seeds intended for human consumption are subject to FDA oversight, and importers should ensure phytosanitary certificates accompany shipments to satisfy USDA APHIS requirements.
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362 shipments/mo
Seeds for planting (1206000031) must comply with USDA APHIS phytosanitary import requirements, including a phytosanitary certificate from the exporting country's national plant protection organization. Depending on origin, additional pest-risk conditions or treatment requirements may apply, and the seeds may be subject to inspection at the port of entry.
The schedule provides dedicated lines for certified organic in-shell seeds (1206000065) and certified organic shelled seeds (1206000075), separate from their conventional counterparts. To use these lines, importers must hold valid USDA NOP organic certification documentation from the foreign producer and be prepared to present it to CBP upon request.
Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 1206
Subheading 120600 · $7.3M of $7.3M
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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 | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1206000080 | Sunflower Seeds for Human Use, Shelled, NESOI | $3.0M | 9.31% | 84.46% | $281K |
| 1206000090 | Sunflower Seeds, NESOI, Whether or not Broken | $2.4M | 5.76% | 54.25% | $139K |
| 1206000070 | Sunflower Seeds for Human Use, In Shell, NESOI | $1.1M | 8.50% | 65.78% | $89K |
| 1206000075 | Sunflower Seeds for Human Use, Shelled, Cert Org | $457K | 11.79% | 90.86% | $54K |
| 1206000065 | Sunflower Seeds for Human Use, In Shell, Cert Org | $161K | 10.00% | 100.00% | $16K |
| 1206000031 | Sunflower Seeds for Sowing | $157K | 8.00% | 80.03% | $13K |
| 1206000020 | Sunflower Seeds Whether/not Broken, For Oil Stock | $0 | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$7.3MYoY · Pro
Exports
$2.1MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Bulgaria and Canada together supply 86% of it.
customs district
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entry
rate provision · imports
27.1% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 8.16%.