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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed into oilcake or meal after oil extraction
Residues from flaxseed oil pressing are classified as oilcake under heading 2306, not raw seeds.
If ground into flour or meal, even if partially defatted and refatted
Flaxseed flours and meals fall under heading 1208 per chapter notes, separate from whole seeds.
If roasted, crushed, and used primarily as a spice
Processed flaxseeds meeting spice criteria shift to Chapter 9 rather than raw seeds in Chapter 12.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify organic certification documents like USDA NOP or EU Organic to avoid reclassification during customs inspection
• Provide certificate of analysis confirming low erucic acid if marketed for food use, though not required for basic classification
• Declare exact moisture content on invoices to prevent disputes over seed viability or quality
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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.
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
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Black Linseed for Health Supplements
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