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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| π¨π³China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| π²π½Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| π¨π¦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| π©πͺGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| π―π΅Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If already pressed into linseed oil
Fixed vegetable oils from flaxseed are heading 1515, post-extraction from 1204.
If boiled linseed oil further processed as lubricant
Certain processed oils may shift to petroleum oils classification.
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Import Tips & Compliance
β’ Specify 'industrial use only' on docs to qualify for any manufacturing drawback programs
β’ Check for minimum oil yield specs in contracts to match declared quality grade
β’ Use ventilated containers to prevent heating and spontaneous combustion risk from oils
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