Canadian Sourced Brown Flaxseeds from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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