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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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