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Sesame Seeds for Tahini Oil Base from Germany

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.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

Import Tips

Certify cadmium levels low for EU-sourced sesame imports

Declare hull status; unhulled may face different pest risks