Certified Organic Flaxseed for Linseed Oil
Premium organic flaxseeds selected for high alpha-linolenic acid content, broken or whole, for linseed oil extraction in paints and varnishes. The tariff item covers linseed whether or not broken, and the intended use for oil extraction does not change the classification.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the flaxseed is ground into meal before import
Ground flaxseed meal is classified under heading 12.08, not as whole or broken seed.
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
• Clearly document the alpha-linolenic acid content if claiming a specific quality for duty assessment
• Keep records of the organic certification to present to CBSA
• Confirm whether the oil extraction use affects any other regulatory requirements
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 Oil Stock
Brown flaxseeds harvested for industrial pressing into linseed oil, commonly used in paints and varnishes. The tariff item covers linseed whether or not broken, and the industrial use does not alter classification.
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 Broken Flaxseeds for Oil Pressing
Broken flaxseeds prepared for industrial oil extraction, yielding alpha-linolenic acid-rich oil for food and industrial uses. Tariff item 1204.00.00 explicitly includes broken seeds, not just whole ones. The product is minimally processed and not yet extracted, keeping it in Chapter 12.
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.