1201.90.00.05/Sesame Seeds for Tahini Oil Base/Japan

Sesame Seeds for Tahini Oil Base from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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Import Tips

• Certify cadmium levels low for EU-sourced sesame imports

• Declare hull status; unhulled may face different pest risks