Fiber-Flax Linseed for Planting from Mexico
Linseed from fiber flax varieties (Linum usitatissimum longiflorum), packaged for direct sowing in textile crop fields. Falls under HTS 1204.00.00.10 as sowing-specific flaxseed, whether intact or broken. Excludes varieties primarily for oil milling.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Provide field trial data or breeder certificates to confirm sowing viability
• Segregate from food-grade lots during transport to avoid contamination claims
• Monitor for erucic acid content if dual-use suspected, though not required for sowing