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SITCSection 2
U.S. imports of rape or colza seeds (SITC 22261) totaled $22.9M in April 2026, traded with 8 countries.
Importers of Rape or Colza Seeds paid $262K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $2.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataRape and colza seeds — the oilseed varieties that include canola — are crushed to produce vegetable oil and high-protein meal, with canola-grade (low erucic acid, low glucosinolate) varieties dominating modern commercial trade. Canada is the dominant global supplier of canola seed, and US imports from Canada benefit from USMCA treatment. USDA APHIS phytosanitary requirements apply to seed lots, and GMO variety documentation is increasingly requested by buyers and regulators in destination markets, making biotech event disclosure a standard element of commercial contracts for this commodity.
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Rape and colza are traditional names for Brassica napus and related species grown for oil. 'Canola' is a specific quality designation — developed in Canada — referring to varieties bred to contain less than 2% erucic acid in the oil and low glucosinolates in the meal. All canola is rapeseed, but not all rapeseed meets canola specifications. Trade contracts typically specify the applicable quality standard, and the distinction matters for end-use suitability in food-grade oil production.
The majority of North American canola production is from genetically modified herbicide-tolerant varieties. Buyers in markets with GMO labeling or approval requirements — including certain export destinations — require documentation of the specific biotech events present in a shipment. Even for US domestic trade, identity-preserved non-GMO canola commands a premium and requires segregation and documentation throughout the supply chain to maintain certification integrity.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $20.4M | $1.7M | -$18.7M |
| MEXICO | -- | $13.4M | +$13.4M |
| URUGUAY | $1.2M | -- | -$1.2M |
| ARGENTINA | $1.0M | -- | -$1.0M |
| NEW ZEALAND | $111K | -- | -$111K |