Mixed Mustard Seed Variety
A blend of yellow and brown mustard seeds designed for a balanced oil profile in extraction. Mixed mustard seeds are classified wholly under this tariff item, as there is no separate provision for blends of different mustard varieties.
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
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the blend is ground into flour
Ground oil seed mixtures fall under heading 12.08.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Clearly state the percentage composition of each mustard variety on the commercial invoice
• Ensure the blend is homogeneous and does not contain seeds of other plant species
• Verify that the mixture is not considered a prepared food product, which would change classification
Related Products under Tariff item 1207.50.00
Black Mustard Seeds
Intact black mustard seeds (Brassica nigra) valued for their high oil content. These are unprocessed oil seeds, whether whole or broken, and are not further prepared beyond harvesting and cleaning.
Brown Mustard Seeds
Whole brown mustard seeds (Brassica juncea), an oleaginous fruit used primarily for oil production. These seeds are unbroken and unprocessed, falling squarely under the tariff item for mustard seeds.
Bulk Hulled Mustard Seeds
Hulled yellow mustard seeds in bulk for industrial oil extraction, with the outer hull removed but the kernel intact. The removal of the hull does not constitute further processing, so the seeds remain classified as oil seeds under this tariff item.
Cracked Yellow Mustard Seeds
Yellow mustard seeds that have been lightly cracked but remain primarily intact for oil pressing. The tariff item explicitly covers oil seeds 'whether or not broken', so cracked seeds are included as long as they are not further processed.
High-Erucic Mustard Seeds
Mustard seeds with elevated erucic acid content, specifically grown for industrial oil applications. The erucic acid level does not affect classification under this tariff item, which covers all mustard seeds regardless of oil composition.
Mustard Seeds in 50kg Bags
Yellow mustard seeds packed in 50kg polypropylene bags for bulk oil mill shipment. Packaging does not affect the classification of the seeds, which remain raw oil seeds under this tariff item.