Brown Whole Linseed for Baking
Unbroken brown linseeds packed for retail baking use, rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Falls under HTS 1204.00.00 as raw flaxseed, whether or not broken, distinct from processed products like flour.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If specifically of a kind used for sowing
Chapter note for 1209 excludes flaxseed unless proven for planting; otherwise remains under 1204.
If prepared as animal feed pellets or mixtures
Prepared animal feeds containing flaxseed are classified in 2309, not raw seeds.
If pressed to extract fixed vegetable oil
Linseed oil itself is under heading 1515; seeds are only 1204 pre-extraction.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label packages clearly as 'food grade' flaxseed to distinguish from agricultural planting seeds
• Include phytosanitary certificate from origin country to confirm freedom from pests like flaxseed weevils
• Avoid over-declaring value based on nutritional claims to prevent anti-dumping scrutiny
Related Products under HTS 1204.00.00
Organic Golden Flaxseeds
Whole golden flaxseeds harvested from Linum usitatissimum, certified organic and suitable for human consumption in smoothies or baking. Classified under HTS 1204.00.00 as flaxseed (linseed), whether or not broken, in its raw seed form prior to processing into oil or flour.
Bulk Flaxseed for Oil Extraction
Large sacks of mixed broken and whole flaxseeds destined for industrial oil pressing. HTS 1204.00.00 covers all forms of flaxseed (linseed), whether or not broken, in raw state.
Canadian Golden Linseed Whole
Premium whole golden linseeds from Canadian prairies, unbroken for maximum oil yield. Classified in HTS 1204.00.00 as raw flaxseed regardless of variety or origin.
Cracked Flaxseeds for Bird Feed
Broken flaxseeds lightly cracked for wild bird feeding applications. Still under HTS 1204.00.00 as linseed whether or not broken, prior to full processing.
Black Linseed for Health Supplements
Whole black flaxseeds packaged for dietary supplement use, high in lignans. HTS 1204.00.00 applies to raw linseed seeds before milling into supplement form.
Flaxseed for Industrial Paint Binders
Raw flaxseeds intended for pressing into boiled linseed oil used in paints. Covered by HTS 1204.00.00 as unprocessed linseed, whether broken or not.