Sesamum seeds
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Duty Rate (from China)
Products classified under Tariff item 1207.40.00.00
Black Sesame Seeds
Whole black sesame seeds, unbroken and unprocessed, are oleaginous fruits of the Sesamum indicum plant. They are used in Asian cuisine, salads, and tahini production, and fall under tariff item 1207.40.00 as sesamum seeds.
1207.40.00Broken Sesame Seeds for Oil Extraction
Broken sesame seeds, cracked during harvest or processing, are explicitly covered by tariff item 1207.40.00 as sesamum seeds 'whether or not broken.' They are primarily destined for industrial oil extraction.
1207.40.00Certified Organic Black Sesame Seeds
Certified organic black sesame seeds, whole and unhulled, are classified under tariff item 1207.40.00 as sesamum seeds. Organic certification does not change the tariff classification, but may affect duty rates.
1207.40.00Certified Organic Broken Sesame Seeds
Certified organic broken sesame seeds, cracked during processing, are classified under tariff item 1207.40.00 as sesamum seeds 'whether or not broken.' They are used for oil or food purposes.
1207.40.00Certified Organic Ethiopian White Sesame Seeds
Certified organic Ethiopian white sesame seeds, a premium Humera variety, are classified under tariff item 1207.40.00 as sesamum seeds. They are valued for high oil yield and clean taste.
1207.40.00Certified Organic Hulled Sesame Seeds for Oil Extraction
Certified organic hulled sesame seeds for oil extraction are classified under tariff item 1207.40.00 as sesamum seeds. Hulling does not change the classification, and organic status may affect duty rates.
1207.40.00Certified Organic Toasted Sesame Seeds
Certified organic toasted sesame seeds, lightly toasted, are classified under tariff item 1207.40.00 as sesamum seeds. Toasting does not constitute sufficient processing to change the tariff classification.
1207.40.00Certified Organic White Hulled Sesame Seeds
Certified organic white hulled sesame seeds, with the outer shell removed, are classified under tariff item 1207.40.00 as sesamum seeds. They are used in premium culinary applications.
1207.40.00Certified Organic Whole White Sesame Seeds
Certified organic whole white sesame seeds, unhulled and grown without synthetic inputs, are classified under tariff item 1207.40.00 as sesamum seeds. They are used in breads, salads, and confections.
1207.40.00Organic Hulled Sesame Seeds
Organic hulled sesame seeds, with the outer hull removed, remain classified as sesamum seeds under tariff item 1207.40.00. They are used in health food markets and baking, and organic status does not alter the tariff classification.
1207.40.00Sesame Seeds for Bird Feed
Sesame seeds for bird feed, even if lower grade, are still classified as sesamum seeds under tariff item 1207.40.00. The end use does not change the tariff classification, as the seeds are not further processed.
1207.40.00Sterilized Sesame Seeds
Sterilized sesame seeds, heat-treated for microbial reduction, remain raw and unprocessed for tariff purposes. They are classified under tariff item 1207.40.00 as sesamum seeds, as sterilization does not constitute further preparation.
1207.40.00Toasted Sesame Seeds for Tahini
Lightly toasted sesame seeds for tahini production are still classified under tariff item 1207.40.00, as toasting is a minimal process that does not prepare them for immediate consumption. They remain sesamum seeds for tariff purposes.
1207.40.00Unhulled Brown Sesame Seeds
Unhulled brown sesame seeds, with intact hulls, are standard sesamum seeds used in breads and confections. They are classified under tariff item 1207.40.00 as unbroken, unprocessed oil seeds.
1207.40.00White Hulled Sesame Seeds
White hulled sesame seeds, with hulls removed, are used primarily for baking and toppings. They are classified under tariff item 1207.40.00 as sesamum seeds, regardless of hulling.