Black Mustard Seeds
Intact black mustard seeds (Brassica nigra) valued for their high oil content. These are raw oil seeds, not further processed, and fall under tariff item 1207.50.00 as mustard seeds.
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 seeds are ground into flour or meal
Flours and meals of oil seeds fall under heading 12.08, not 12.07.
If the seeds are prepared as mustard (condiment)
Prepared mustard is classified in Chapter 21, not as raw seeds.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure seeds are clean and free of foreign material to avoid CBSA inspection delays
• Declare the seeds as 'mustard seeds' under 1207.50.00, not as prepared mustard or flour
• Keep supplier documentation showing the botanical name Brassica nigra
Related Products under Tariff item 1207.50.00
Brown Mustard Seeds
Whole brown mustard seeds (Brassica juncea), an oleaginous fruit used primarily for oil production. These are unbroken oil seeds, separate from defatted meals or flours, and fall under tariff item 1207.50.00.
Bulk Hulled Mustard Seeds
Hulled yellow mustard seeds in bulk for industrial oil extraction, with outer hull removed but kernel intact. These remain under tariff item 1207.50.00 as oil seeds not further processed.
Cracked Yellow Mustard Seeds
Yellow mustard seeds that have been lightly cracked but remain primarily intact for oil pressing. These are still classified under tariff item 1207.50.00 as oil seeds 'whether or not broken'.
High-Erucic Mustard Seeds
Mustard seeds with elevated erucic acid for industrial oil uses. These are still under tariff item 1207.50.00; erucic content distinguishes them from low-erucic rapeseed in 1205.10.
Mixed Mustard Seed Variety
Blend of yellow and brown mustard seeds for balanced oil profile in extraction. These are classified wholly under tariff item 1207.50.00 as mustard seeds, with no separate provision for mixes.
Mustard Seeds in 50kg Bags
Yellow mustard seeds packed in 50kg polypropylene bags for bulk oil mill shipment. Packaging does not affect tariff item 1207.50.00 classification as raw oil seeds.