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.
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 |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document the intended use for tahini production to support classification as raw seeds
• Ensure the seeds are not roasted or otherwise prepared, as this would change the tariff classification
Related Products 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.