Brown Linseed Sowing Variety

Brown flaxseed variety (Linum usitatissimum) bred for high yield in fiber production, packaged exclusively for sowing. Classified under HTS 1204.00.00.10 due to its designation for planting flax crops. Broken seeds are included if still viable for sowing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1204.00.00Same rate: 35%

If for oil crushing, whether or not broken

HTS distinguishes sowing flaxseed from that destined for oil production in separate subheadings.

1001.99.00Same rate: 35%

If genetically modified or cereal-like hybrid

Cereal seeds fall under Chapter 10; flaxseed hybrids might shift if primarily cereal characteristics.

3101.00.00.00Lower: 25% vs 35%

If coated as fertilizer-inoculant seeds

Chapter 31 covers animal/vegetable fertilizers; seed coatings for nutrition change primary function.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include Variety Not Stated (VNS) declarations if applicable, and test for varietal purity

Comply with USDA APHIS import permits for restricted sowing seeds

Avoid bulk packaging that could lead to reclassification as industrial linseed