Safflower Seed Meal
Safflower seed meal is a partially defatted product made by grinding safflower seeds after oil extraction, used in baking or as a feed supplement. Under Chapter 12 notes, flours and meals that are partially defatted remain in heading 12.08, so this product falls under tariff item 1208.90.00.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is a coarse residue from oil extraction
Residues of oil extraction are classified in Chapter 23.
If imported as whole safflower seeds
Whole oil seeds fall under heading 12.07.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Distinguish the meal from oil cake residues of heading 23.06 by ensuring it is ground to a flour-like consistency
• Provide a sieve analysis to show particle size if requested
• Verify the meal is not mixed with other grains or additives
Related Products under Tariff item 1208.90.00
Chia Seed Flour
Chia seed flour is produced by grinding chia seeds (Salvia hispanica) into a fine powder, retaining the natural oils and fiber. As a flour of an oleaginous fruit not elsewhere specified, it falls under tariff item 1208.90.00, which covers flours and meals of oil seeds other than mustard.
Flaxseed Meal
Flaxseed meal is coarsely ground flaxseeds (linseed), retaining the natural oil content and used as a nutritional supplement or baking ingredient. Since it is a meal of an oil seed other than mustard, it is classified under tariff item 1208.90.00.
Hemp Seed Flour
Hemp seed flour is milled from hulled hemp seeds (Cannabis sativa) and is rich in protein and healthy fats. As a flour of an oleaginous fruit not listed elsewhere, it falls under tariff item 1208.90.00, provided it contains no psychoactive compounds and is not a medicament.
Peanut Flour Defatted
Defatted peanut flour is produced by pressing peanuts to remove most oil, then grinding the remaining solids into a powder. Under Chapter 12 notes, flours partially defatted or refatted with original oils are included in heading 12.08, making this product classifiable under tariff item 1208.90.00.
Pumpkin Seed Flour
Pumpkin seed flour is ground from pumpkin seeds (Cucurbita species), retaining their natural oils and nutrients. As a flour of an oleaginous fruit not otherwise specified, it is classified under tariff item 1208.90.00, which covers flours and meals of oil seeds other than mustard.
Rapeseed Flour Low Erucic
Rapeseed flour made from low erucic acid rapeseed (canola), finely ground for use in low-fat baking and food products. It is classified as a flour of oil seeds under heading 12.08, which covers non-defatted, partially defatted, or refatted flours and meals of oil seeds, other than those of mustard.