Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Sunflower Seeds, Whether or Not Broken (HS 120600) totaled $9.2M in August 2026, imported from 34 countries.
Importers of Sunflower Seeds, Whether or Not Broken paid $521K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 5.65% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Sunflower Seeds, Whether or Not Broken imports of $9.2M in August 2026 ran 14% below the year-to-date monthly average of $10.8M.
Last updated: August 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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321 import shipments a month
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.
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Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 1206
Subheading 120600 · $9.2M of $9.2M
ImportsExports
Imports
$9.2MYoY · free account
Exports
$2.1MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $121.2M of Sunflower Seeds, Whether or Not Broken and exported $66.4M.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1206000090 | Sunflower Seeds, NESOI, Whether or not Broken | $4.8M | 3.71% | 81.24% | $180K |
| 1206000080 | Sunflower Seeds for Human Use, Shelled, NESOI | $2.6M | 6.19% | 61.85% | $158K |
| 1206000075 | Sunflower Seeds for Human Use, Shelled, Cert Org | $779K | 14.24% | 93.63% | $111K |
| 1206000070 | Sunflower Seeds for Human Use, In Shell, NESOI | $676K | 9.52% | 91.11% | $64K |
| 1206000031 | Sunflower Seeds for Sowing | $297K | 1.10% | 10.52% | $3K |
| 1206000065 | Sunflower Seeds for Human Use, In Shell, Cert Org | $39K | 10.00% | 100.00% | $4K |
| 1206000020 | Sunflower Seeds Whether/not Broken, For Oil Stock | $27K | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
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.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Bulgaria and Argentina together supply 81% of it. China pays 37.5% duty; Canada 0.0%.
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destination
entry
rate provision · imports
24.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 5.65% of imports for consumption.