Bulk Flaxseed for Oil Extraction from Japan
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.
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
• Use ISPM 15 compliant wooden pallets for bulk shipments to pass fumigation checks
• Submit fumigation certificates if seeds show any signs of infestation upon inspection
• Declare intended end-use as 'oil extraction' to support duty-free claims under certain FTAs