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Canadian Sourced Brown Flaxseeds

Premium brown flaxseeds grown in Canada's prairies, exported in bulk for US mills and health markets. HTS 1204.00.0075 covers these as 'other' linseeds, benefiting from USMCA duty-free entry for qualifying goods. Classification holds for both intact and fractured seeds.

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.

1201.90.00Same rate: 35%

If soybean instead of flax

Soybeans are heading 1201; misidentification changes from linseed classification.

1207.91.00.00Lower: 25% vs 35%

If poppy or other oilseeds

Different oilseeds like poppy fall under 1207, not flax-specific 1204.

3101.00.00.00Lower: 25% vs 35%

If pelleted as fertilizer

Animal/plant fertilizers including pelleted seeds shift to Chapter 31.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Claim USMCA preference with Certification of Origin showing North American production

Coordinate with CFIA for export phytosanitary certs matching USDA APHIS requirements

Monitor seasonal quotas if applying for TRQ under oilseeds programs

Related Products under HTS 1204.00.00.75

Whole Golden Flaxseeds

Golden flaxseeds are whole, unbroken linseeds from the flax plant (Linum usitatissimum), prized for their nutty flavor and high omega-3 content. They fall under HTS 1204.00.0075 as 'other' flaxseed not specified elsewhere in the subheading, suitable for food, supplement, or oil extraction use. This classification covers flaxseeds regardless of being broken, as long as they are not processed into flour or oil.

Organic Brown Linseed

Organic brown linseeds are certified pesticide-free flaxseeds harvested for their lignan and fiber content, used in baking and health foods. Classified under HTS 1204.00.0075 as 'other' flaxseed, this covers brown varieties not designated for sowing or specific uses. The code applies to both whole and slightly broken seeds in bulk import form.

Bulk Broken Flaxseeds for Oil Pressing

Broken flaxseeds prepared for industrial oil extraction, yielding alpha-linolenic acid-rich oil for food and industrial uses. HTS 1204.00.0075 classifies these as 'other' flaxseed, explicitly including broken seeds not for sowing. This subheading ensures raw linseeds remain in Chapter 12 before processing.

Food-Grade Golden Flaxseed Kernels

Cleaned golden flaxseed kernels for direct human consumption in smoothies, cereals, or baking mixes. Under HTS 1204.00.0075 as unspecified 'other' flaxseed, these are raw seeds valued for nutrition rather than sowing. Chapter notes confirm exclusion from processed flours or residues.

Omega-3 Rich Linum Usitatissimum Seeds

High-ALA flaxseeds selected for superior omega-3 fatty acid profile, used in supplements and functional foods. Classified in HTS 1204.00.0075 as generic 'other' flaxseed, prior to any extraction or milling. This ensures raw agricultural seeds stay in Chapter 12 per legal notes.