Sesame Seed Flour
Sesame seed flour is finely ground sesame seeds, retaining their natural oil content and used in baking or tahini production. As a flour of an oil seed other than mustard, it is classified under tariff item 1208.90.00, consistent with Chapter 12 notes on flours and meals.
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 residue from oil extraction
Residues of oil extraction are classified in Chapter 23.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the flour is not toasted or seasoned, which would reclassify it under Chapter 20
• Provide a product specification sheet showing oil content and particle size
• Confirm the product is not a residue from oil extraction, which would fall under Chapter 23
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.