Flaxseeds (Linseeds) for Linseed Oil Production from China
Golden flaxseeds harvested for extraction of linseed oil used in paints, varnishes, and nutraceuticals. They are imported as oil stock under HTS 1201.90.00.05 in the 'other' category, whether whole or slightly broken, but not defatted. High omega-3 content makes them ideal for industrial oil pressing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Label shipments clearly as 'industrial oil stock' to avoid food-grade assumptions leading to FDA scrutiny
• Obtain certificates of analysis for oil yield and purity to support valuation