U.S. imports of sunflower seeds, whether or not broken (HS 120600) totaled $9.5M in April 2026, traded with 28 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataSunflower seeds serve two distinct commercial channels — oilseed crushing (1206000020) and direct human consumption, the latter further split between in-shell and shelled forms, with certified-organic lines (1206000065 and 1206000075) reflecting growing retail demand. Bulgaria is the leading US supplier under this heading, with Canada and Argentina also significant sources. The breadth of the US 10-digit schedule — nine lines covering sowing, oil stock, in-shell, shelled, certified organic, and residual categories — means that misclassification between end-use lines is a common compliance risk, particularly when a single shipment contains mixed grades.
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To enter under the certified-organic lines (1206000065 or 1206000075), importers must present a valid USDA National Organic Program (NOP) import certificate or equivalent organic certification recognized under an NOP equivalency arrangement. The certifying agent's documentation must accompany the entry.
Classification hinges on the intended end-use and, in practice, on the seed variety and grade. Confectionery-type sunflower seeds (larger, striped) are typically classified under the human-consumption lines, while high-oleic or oilseed-type varieties destined for crushing enter under 1206000020. Commercial invoices and purchase contracts specifying end-use are key supporting documents.
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Imports
$9.5M
from 28 countries · YTD: $44.0M
Exports
$4.7M
Deficit of $4.8M (net importer)
Trade balance: deficit of $4.8M (net importer)
YTD: $44.0M imported (April 2026)
428 shipments/month
Monthly import values over time
PLANTS & PARTS ETC FOR MEDICAMENTS ETC NESOI
HS 121190
VEGETABLE SEEDS FOR SOWING
HS 120991
LOW ERUCIC ACID RAPE/COLZA SEEDS W/NOT BROKEN
HS 120510
SOYBEANS, NESOI
HS 120190
OIL SEEDS & OLEAGINOUS FRUITS W/NT BROKEN, NESOI
HS 120799
VEGETBLE PRODCTS (INC UNRT CHICORY RT) EDIBLE NESO
HS 121299
Top U.S. entry points for this product, ranked by latest-month import value.