Dehulled Mustard Meal
Dehulled mustard meal is a nutrient-rich meal produced from mustard seeds with the hulls removed, often used in protein supplements and baking. The dehulling process does not constitute preparation for the purposes of tariff classification, as the product remains a ground meal of mustard seeds. It is therefore classified under tariff item 2103.30.10 as mustard meal.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 3% | — | 3% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 3% | — | 3% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 3% | — | 3% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 3% | — | 3% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 3% | — | 3% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the meal is fortified or processed for use as a dietary supplement
Fortified food preparations may be classified elsewhere.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document the dehulling process in your import paperwork to show it is a physical milling step, not a chemical or culinary preparation
• Ensure no binders or additives exceed 3% by weight, as per section note 1, to maintain classification as meal
• If the meal is fortified with vitamins or minerals, check if it falls under other headings like 2106.90
Related Products under Tariff item 2103.30.10
Black Mustard Flour
Black mustard flour is a fine powder produced by grinding black mustard seeds (Brassica nigra) without any further preparation or addition of other ingredients. It is used as a spice or base for making prepared mustard, and its sharp, pungent heat makes it popular in spice blends and pickling. Because it is not mixed, cooked, or otherwise prepared, it falls squarely under tariff item 2103.30.10 as mustard flour.
Brown Mustard Seed Meal
Brown mustard seed meal is a coarse grind of brown mustard seeds (Brassica juncea) used for its robust, pungent flavor in dry rubs, dressings, and fermented foods. It is an unprepared product, consisting solely of ground seeds with no additives or processing beyond milling. This makes it a clear fit for tariff item 2103.30.10, which covers mustard flour and meal.
Bulk Mustard Flour for Industrial Use
Bulk industrial-grade mustard flour is a coarse, unprepared flour from ground mustard seeds, supplied in large 25 kg bags for use in commercial sauce production. It contains no added ingredients and is not prepared for retail sale, but its classification under tariff item 2103.30.10 remains unchanged regardless of packaging or intended use. The product's essential character is that of a raw milling product of mustard seeds.
Culinary Mustard Powder
Culinary mustard powder is a fine, versatile powder made from mixed mustard seeds, intended for home cooks to prepare mustards, marinades, and spice rubs. It is a pure ground product with no added liquids, preservatives, or flavorings, distinguishing it from prepared mustard. As an unprepared mustard flour, it falls under tariff item 2103.30.10.
Fine Grind Yellow Mustard Meal
Fine grind yellow mustard meal is an ultra-fine powder from yellow mustard seeds, designed for smooth integration into dry rubs and instant mixes. It is a pure ground product with no liquid or emulsifier additions, keeping it in the category of unprepared mustard flour. This product falls under tariff item 2103.30.10 as mustard flour and meal.
Gluten-Free Mustard Powder
Gluten-free mustard powder is 100% pure mustard seed flour processed to be certified gluten-free, used in allergy-friendly baking and sauces. The gluten-free certification does not change the product's essential character as an unprepared ground mustard seed product. It is correctly classified under tariff item 2103.30.10 as mustard flour.