Organic Flaxseed Oil Pressing Stock from China
Certified organic flaxseeds destined solely for mechanical pressing into organic linseed oil for cosmetics. Classified in HTS 1204.00.00.35 as other flaxseed for oil stock, provided organic certification doesn't alter industrial purpose. Whole or cracked seeds qualify.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Attach organic certification but emphasize non-food use to stay in oil stock category
• Comply with NOP standards for organic imports; residue testing common at ports
• Label clearly 'not for human consumption' to avoid Chapter 12 food provisions