Sunflower Seed Flour
Sunflower seed flour is ground from sunflower seeds and is popular in gluten-free baking and nutrition bars. As a flour from an oleaginous fruit, it is classified under tariff item 1208.90.00, which covers flours of other oil seeds, including partially defatted types.
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 sunflower seeds are imported whole or broken, not ground
Whole or broken sunflower seeds are classified under heading 12.06.
If the product is a residue from sunflower oil extraction
Residues of sunflower oil extraction are classified in Chapter 23.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the flour is not mixed with other flours or additives, which could change classification
• Provide the botanical name (Helianthus annuus) on customs documents
• Ensure the product is not a residue from oil extraction, which would fall under heading 23.06
Related Products under Tariff item 1208.90.00
Chia Seed Flour
Chia seed flour is produced by grinding whole chia seeds (Salvia hispanica) into a fine powder. As a flour derived from an oleaginous fruit, it falls under tariff item 1208.90.00, which covers flours and meals of other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits not elsewhere specified.
Flaxseed Meal
Flaxseed meal consists of coarsely ground flaxseeds (linseed) and is commonly used in baking and smoothies. It is a meal of an oleaginous seed, and since it is not excluded by the chapter notes, it is classified under tariff item 1208.90.00 for other oil seed flours and meals.
Hemp Seed Flour
Hemp seed flour is milled from hulled hemp seeds (Cannabis sativa) and is used as a protein-rich ingredient in superfoods. As a flour from an oleaginous seed, it is covered by tariff item 1208.90.00, which applies to flours of other oil seeds not elsewhere specified.
Peanut Flour Defatted
Peanut flour, partially defatted, is produced by grinding peanuts after partial oil extraction and is used in confectionery and high-protein foods. Under chapter note 2, heading 12.08 includes partially defatted flours and meals, so this product falls under tariff item 1208.90.00 as a flour of an oleaginous fruit.
Pumpkin Seed Flour
Pumpkin seed flour is made by grinding dried pumpkin seeds into a fine powder, often used in vegan protein blends. As a flour from an oleaginous seed, it is classified under tariff item 1208.90.00, which covers flours of other oil seeds not specifically named elsewhere.
Rapeseed Flour Low Erucic
Rapeseed flour from low erucic acid rapeseed (canola) is a flour used in low-fat baking applications. Under subheading note 1, low erucic acid rape seeds are defined, and the flour from such seeds falls under tariff item 1208.90.00 as other oil seed flour, since heading 12.08 covers flours of oil seeds.