Canadian Sourced Brown Flaxseeds from China
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.
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
• 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