Flaxseed for Industrial Paint Binders from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Specify 'industrial use only' on docs to qualify for any manufacturing drawback programs
• Check for minimum oil yield specs in contracts to match declared quality grade
• Use ventilated containers to prevent heating and spontaneous combustion risk from oils