Rape or colza seeds — HTS 1205
Rape or colza seeds, whether or not broken
Chapter 12 › Heading 1205
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 1205 is a product category for rape or colza seeds, whether whole or broken. These are oilseed seeds commonly associated with rapeseed or colza; the heading describes the goods themselves, not a particular brand, packaging, or country of origin.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, start with the product’s actual physical identity and condition, then read the subheadings and statistical provisions under heading 1205. The narrower code may distinguish the seed by type, variety, or another description in the tariff schedule. Confirm that the product is truly seed covered by this heading rather than a processed product, seed oil, meal, or a different agricultural product. The complete classification can also depend on the HTSUS provisions in effect on the entry date and may require customs-broker or other professional judgment.
What to check
- Verify that the shipment contains rape or colza seeds, not oil, flour, meal, planting mixtures, or another processed form.
- Record whether the seeds are whole or broken and identify the commercial or botanical variety when available.
- Read every 8-digit statistical breakout under heading 1205 and match the product description exactly; do not stop at the 4-digit heading.
- Use product specifications, laboratory or supplier documents, labels, and purchase records to support the classification.
- Check the current HTSUS, relevant Chapter 12 notes, and any applicable exclusion or government-agency requirements before entry.
HTS heading 1205 summary
Rape or colza seeds is a 4-digit product category containing 2 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1205.10.00 👉 | Low erucic acid rape or colza seeds | 0.58¢/kg | Free | 4.4¢/kg |
| 1205.90.00 👉 | Other | 0.58¢/kg | Free | 4.4¢/kg |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 1205?
Rape or colza seeds, whether or not broken. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.