Bulk Certified Organic Linum Usitatissimum Seeds
Bulk shipments of Linum usitatissimum (flax) seeds, certified organic, unbroken, for conversion to drying oil stock. These seeds are for oil production and fall under tariff item 1204.00.00 as linseed, whether or not broken.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the oil has been extracted
Linseed oil is classified under heading 15.15.
If the residue from oil extraction is imported
Oil-cake and other residues from linseed fall under heading 23.06.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Document the intended use for oil extraction to facilitate clearance
• Ensure organic certification is valid for Canadian import
• Verify that the seeds are unprocessed and free from contaminants
Related Products under Tariff item 1204.00.00
Black Linseed for Health Supplements
Whole black flaxseeds (linseed) packaged for dietary supplement use, high in lignans. These are raw seeds in their natural state, not milled or further processed, and therefore fall under tariff item 1204.00.00 for linseed, whether or not broken.
Brown Linseed Sowing Variety
Brown flaxseed variety (Linum usitatissimum) bred for high yield in fiber production, packaged exclusively for sowing. These seeds are for planting flax crops and fall under tariff item 1204.00.00 as linseed, whether or not broken, intended for sowing.
Brown Whole Linseed for Baking
Unbroken brown linseeds packed for retail baking use, rich in omega-3 fatty acids. These are raw flaxseed in their natural state, distinct from processed products like flour or oil, and are classified under tariff item 1204.00.00.
Bulk Flaxseed for Oil Extraction
Large sacks of mixed broken and whole flaxseeds destined for industrial oil pressing. Tariff item 1204.00.00 covers all forms of raw flaxseed, whether or not broken, in their natural state before any extraction process.
Canadian Golden Linseed Whole
Premium whole golden linseeds from Canadian prairies, unbroken for maximum oil yield. These are raw flaxseed regardless of variety or origin, and are classified under tariff item 1204.00.00 for linseed, whether or not broken.
Cracked Flaxseeds for Bird Feed
Broken flaxseeds lightly cracked for wild bird feeding applications. These are still classified under tariff item 1204.00.00 as linseed, whether or not broken, as they have not undergone full processing such as milling or oil extraction.