Siberian Flaxseed Crush Stock
Cold-climate Siberian flaxseeds selected for high alpha-linolenic acid content, broken for efficient oil milling. HTS 1204.00.00.35 applies to these as 'other' oil stock flaxseeds, not intended for human food or animal feed. Primarily imported for biofuel and industrial lubricant production.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If marketed as animal feed ingredient
Specific 'for feeding' subheading within 1204 separates feed from oil stock uses.
If dried and prepared as food-grade seeds
Dried leguminous seeds for human consumption move to Chapter 7, excluding oil stock intent.
If for other seeds of a kind used for sowing
Chapter 1209 explicitly includes non-excluded seeds for sowing, overriding 1204.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include contracts or affidavits specifying crusher end-use to support 'oil stock' claim during entry
• Test for erucic acid levels if blended with rapeseed; exceeds threshold may invoke subheading 1205 notes indirectly
• Beware quota restrictions in some markets; pre-clear with USDA for flaxseed imports
Related Products under HTS 1204.00.00.35
Golden Flaxseed for Oil Extraction
Golden variety flaxseeds (Linum usitatissimum) specifically cultivated for crushing into linseed oil, used in industrial oil production. Classified under HTS 1204.00.00.35 as flaxseed intended for use as oil stock, not for direct food consumption or sowing. The 'other' subheading applies to non-sowing, non-food grade flaxseeds designated for oil processing.
Brown Linseed Oil Stock
Brown flaxseeds harvested for industrial pressing into linseed oil, commonly used in paints and varnishes. Falls under HTS 1204.00.00.35 as 'other' flaxseed for oil stock use, distinguishing it from feed or sowing varieties. Broken or whole seeds both qualify if destined for oil extraction.
Organic Flaxseed Oil Pressing Stock
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.
High-Yield Linseed Milling Seed
Hybrid high-oil-content flaxseeds (over 42% oil) bred for commercial milling operations. HTS 1204.00.00.35 covers these as 'other' oil stock, excluding feed or sowing uses per hierarchy. Ideal for large-scale solvent extraction processes.