Sesamum seeds
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Products classified under Tariff item 1207.40.00
Black Sesame Seeds
Whole black sesame seeds, known for their nutty flavor in Asian cuisine, salads, and tahini production. They fall under tariff item 1207.40.00 as unbroken sesame seeds, an oleaginous fruit used for oil extraction or direct consumption.
Broken Sesame Seeds
Broken sesame seeds are fragments of sesame seeds that occur naturally during harvesting or handling. They remain suitable for oil extraction and are classified under tariff item 1207.40.00 as sesamum seeds, whether or not broken.
Broken Sesame Seeds for Oil Extraction
Cracked or broken sesame seeds specifically for industrial oil pressing. Explicitly included in tariff item 1207.40.00 as 'whether or not broken' oil seeds, making them eligible for this classification.
Brown Sesame Seeds
Brown sesame seeds are a natural unhulled variety with a nutty flavor, commonly used in baking and confections. They are classified under tariff item 1207.40.00 as sesamum seeds, being a non-black variety of sesame.
Certified Organic Black Sesame Seeds
Whole black sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum) grown organically, retaining their natural black hulls for culinary uses like toppings or tahini. Classified under tariff item 1207.40.00 due to their status as oil seeds.
Certified Organic Broken Sesame Seeds
Sesame seeds that are cracked or broken during harvest/processing, still certified organic for oil or food use. Tariff item 1207.40.00 explicitly includes broken sesame seeds as other oil seeds.
Certified Organic Ethiopian White Sesame Seeds
Premium Humera variety white sesame seeds from Ethiopia, certified organic, known for high oil yield and clean taste. Classified under tariff item 1207.40.00 as sesame seeds, whether or not broken.
Certified Organic Hulled Sesame Seeds for Oil Extraction
Hulled sesame seeds specifically cultivated and certified organic for industrial oil pressing, yielding high-quality sesame oil. They are classified in tariff item 1207.40.00 as organic sesame seeds, an oleaginous fruit.
Certified Organic Toasted Sesame Seeds
These sesame seeds are lightly toasted while maintaining organic certification, used in baking and Asian cuisine. Tariff item 1207.40.00 covers them as sesame seeds, as toasting does not constitute sufficient processing.
Certified Organic White Hulled Sesame Seeds
Premium white sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum) that have been hulled to remove the outer shell, certified organic. They fall under tariff item 1207.40.00 as sesame seeds, whether or not broken.
Certified Organic Whole White Sesame Seeds
Unhulled whole white sesame seeds grown without synthetic inputs, certified organic for use in breads, salads, and confections. Tariff item 1207.40.00 applies to these intact oil seeds valued for their sesamin oil content.
Golden Sesame Seeds
Golden sesame seeds are a premium light-colored unhulled variety prized for sushi and pastries. They fall under tariff item 1207.40.00 as sesamum seeds, being a distinct colour variant of sesame.
Hulled White Sesame Seeds
Hulled white sesame seeds are sesame seeds with the outer hull removed, resulting in a lighter colour and milder flavour. They are classified under tariff item 1207.40.00 as sesamum seeds, being a processed but not further prepared form.
Irradiated Sesame Seeds
Irradiated sesame seeds are treated with irradiation for sterilization while retaining their raw status for food use. They are classified under tariff item 1207.40.00 as sesamum seeds, as irradiation does not constitute further preparation.
Natural Unhulled Sesame Seeds
Natural unhulled sesame seeds retain their outer hull, providing higher fiber and calcium content, ideal for roasting or oil pressing. They are classified under tariff item 1207.40.00 as sesamum seeds, being in their natural state.
Organic Hulled Sesame Seeds
Certified organic white sesame seeds, hulled, for health food markets and baking. Tariff item 1207.40.00 applies to all sesame seeds regardless of organic status or hulling, as long as they are not further processed.
Sesame Seeds for Bird Feed
Bulk sesame seeds mixed in wild bird feed blends, lower grade. Still classified under tariff item 1207.40.00 as primary sesame seeds, not reclassified by end use, provided they are not mixed with other seeds.
Sesame Seeds for Tahini Production
Sesame seeds for tahini production are high-oil-content seeds selected for grinding into paste, hulled or unhulled. They are classified under tariff item 1207.40.00 as raw sesamum seeds prior to processing.
Sesame Seeds in Bulk for Oil Mills
Bulk shipments of mixed white and brown sesame seeds destined for industrial oil pressing are classified under tariff item 1207.40.00. These seeds, whether broken or not, are raw sesamum seeds suitable for oil extraction.
Sterilized Sesame Seeds
Sesame seeds heat-treated for microbial reduction, safe for direct food use. Tariff item 1207.40.00 includes such minimally processed oil seeds, as heat treatment does not constitute further preparation.
Toasted Sesame Seeds for Tahini
Lightly toasted sesame seeds destined for grinding into tahini paste, imported in bulk. Tariff item 1207.40.00 covers these as sesame seeds, even if lightly processed but not fully prepared for immediate consumption.
Toasted Sesame Seeds (Raw)
Lightly toasted sesame seeds that remain raw and unbroken are classified under tariff item 1207.40.00. Minimal toasting for flavour enhancement does not alter their essential character as sesamum seeds.
Unhulled Brown Sesame Seeds
Natural brown sesame seeds with intact hulls, used in breads and confections. Classified under tariff item 1207.40.00 as standard sesame seeds for sowing or oil, regardless of hull presence.
White Hulled Sesame Seeds
White sesame seeds with hulls removed, used primarily for baking and topping on bread, buns, and pastries. Classified under tariff item 1207.40.00 as sesame seeds, whether or not broken, fitting the category of other oil seeds.