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HTS Code · Chapter 12 · Updated Oct 26, 2026

1207.99.03.40Hemp seed, for sowing

Also written 1207990340 and 1207.99.0340

HTS Code 1207.99.03.40 covers any article best defined as Vegetable ProductsOil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruits; industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodderOther oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, whether or not broken:Other:OtherHemp seed:For sowing in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of hemp seed, for sowing (HTS 1207.99.03.40) from China pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%).

From China, the total duty on 1207.99.03.40 last changed on Jul 24, 2026, from 35% to 25%. It has changed 2 times since Nov 17, 2025.

Estimated Duty on 1207.99.03.40

$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 26, 2026

China
Total duty
25%
$2,500.00 on this shipment
Fees
0.47%
MPF + HMF · $47.14
Duty + fees
25.47%
Payable to CBP
Landed cost
$12,547.14
On $10,000.00 customs value
  • Section 301 – China25%
  • Customs fees0.47%

Chapter 99 lines9903.88.03Section 301 China: List 3

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Base Duty Rates for 1207.99.03.40

Set at 1207.99.03 in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule

General Rate of Duty
Free
Special Rate of Duty
—
Column 2 (Non-NTR)
Free
Units of Quantity
kg
Total duty by countryAll 20 →
  • China25%
  • Mexico0%
  • Canada0%
  • Vietnam0%
  • Germany0%
Tariffs by country · Oct 26, 2026

US Import Duty on HTS 1207.99.03.40 by Country of Origin

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of hemp seed, for sowing (HTS 1207.99.03.40) from China pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 0%, from Mexico, Canada and 16 more.

Total duty from China
25%
Base rate plus 1 additional tariff
Lowest total duty
0%
From Mexico, Canada and 16 more
Countries with additional tariffs
2 of 20
Section 232, 301 and other Chapter 99 duties
Country of originBase rateAdditional tariffsTotal duty
ChinaFree25%
MexicoFreeNone0%
CanadaFreeNone0%
VietnamFreeNone0%
GermanyFreeNone0%
JapanFreeNone0%
South KoreaFreeNone0%
TaiwanFreeNone0%
IndiaFreeNone0%
IrelandFreeNone0%
ItalyFreeNone0%
SwitzerlandFreeNone0%
ThailandFreeNone0%
MalaysiaFreeNone0%
United KingdomFreeNone0%
FranceFreeNone0%
IndonesiaFreeNone0%
BrazilFree25%
BangladeshFreeNone0%
CambodiaFreeNone0%
Duty from each country, in words
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of hemp seed, for sowing (HTS 1207.99.03.40) from China pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of hemp seed, for sowing (HTS 1207.99.03.40) from Mexico pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of hemp seed, for sowing (HTS 1207.99.03.40) from Canada pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of hemp seed, for sowing (HTS 1207.99.03.40) from Vietnam pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of hemp seed, for sowing (HTS 1207.99.03.40) from Germany pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of hemp seed, for sowing (HTS 1207.99.03.40) from Japan pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of hemp seed, for sowing (HTS 1207.99.03.40) from South Korea pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of hemp seed, for sowing (HTS 1207.99.03.40) from Taiwan pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of hemp seed, for sowing (HTS 1207.99.03.40) from India pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of hemp seed, for sowing (HTS 1207.99.03.40) from Ireland pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of hemp seed, for sowing (HTS 1207.99.03.40) from Italy pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of hemp seed, for sowing (HTS 1207.99.03.40) from Switzerland pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of hemp seed, for sowing (HTS 1207.99.03.40) from Thailand pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of hemp seed, for sowing (HTS 1207.99.03.40) from Malaysia pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of hemp seed, for sowing (HTS 1207.99.03.40) from United Kingdom pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of hemp seed, for sowing (HTS 1207.99.03.40) from France pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of hemp seed, for sowing (HTS 1207.99.03.40) from Indonesia pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of hemp seed, for sowing (HTS 1207.99.03.40) from Brazil pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Brazil (25%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of hemp seed, for sowing (HTS 1207.99.03.40) from Bangladesh pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of hemp seed, for sowing (HTS 1207.99.03.40) from Cambodia pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.

Duties on goods entered Oct 26, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties (AD/CVD); with a free account, the calculator checks the AD/CVD cases that may cover your import. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.

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Top origins · US imports 2025

Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 1207.99.03.40 From

In 2025 the US imported $1M of hemp seed, for sowing (HTS 1207.99.03.40), down 65% on 2024, mostly from Netherlands (49%), Canada (21%) and Australia (15%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.

Country of originUS imports, 2025Sharevs 2024Total duty today
Netherlands$716K49%80%0%
Canada$307K21%85%0%
Australia$227K15%1%0%
Colombia$111K8%1750%0%
China$90K6%50%25%
France$12K1%500%0%
Germany$2K0%New0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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What does HTS code 1207.99.03.40 cover?

HTS code 1207.99.03.40 covers hemp seed, for sowing (For sowing), classified under Chapter 12 (Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruits; industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is Free.

What is the duty rate for HTS 1207.99.03.40?

The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 1207.99.03.40 is Free. The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is Free. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.

What is the US tariff on hemp seed, for sowing (HTS 1207.99.03.40) from China?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of hemp seed, for sowing (HTS 1207.99.03.40) from China pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%).

What is the US tariff on hemp seed, for sowing (HTS 1207.99.03.40) from Vietnam?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of hemp seed, for sowing (HTS 1207.99.03.40) from Vietnam pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.

What is the US tariff on hemp seed, for sowing (HTS 1207.99.03.40) from Mexico?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of hemp seed, for sowing (HTS 1207.99.03.40) from Mexico pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.

Where does the US import HTS 1207.99.03.40 from?

In 2025 the US imported $1M of hemp seed, for sowing under HTS 1207.99.03.40, mostly from Netherlands (49%), Canada (21%) and Australia (15%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.

Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 1207.99.03.40?

Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 1207.99.03.40 is 0%, from Mexico, Canada and 16 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-26.

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