White Mustard Seeds for Oil
White mustard seeds (Sinapis alba) specifically graded for high oil yield in pressing operations. These seeds are in their primary form as oil seeds and are classified under this tariff item, distinct from prepared mustard products.
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 seeds are prepared as mustard flour or meal for culinary use
Prepared mustard products are classified in Chapter 21.
If the seeds are ground into flour
Ground oil seeds fall under heading 12.08.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the seeds are not mixed with condiment-grade mustard that may be processed
• Declare the intended use (oil extraction) to support classification
• Verify the seeds meet CFIA purity standards for agricultural imports
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.
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.