Sesame Seeds for Tahini Oil Base
White hulled sesame seeds imported for roasting and pressing into sesame oil for tahini production. HTS 1201.90.00.05 captures them as other oil stock seeds under soybeans, prized for high sesamol content. Non-GMO varieties preferred for food oil.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If specific sesame seed heading
Dedicated 1207.40 for sesame supersedes generic 1201.90.
If roasted for consumption
Prepared sesame seeds as nuts fall under processed Chapter 20.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Certify cadmium levels low for EU-sourced sesame imports
• Declare hull status; unhulled may face different pest risks
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