Crushed Castor Oil Seeds
Castor oil seeds that have been mechanically broken or crushed but remain unprocessed for oil extraction, fitting HTS 1207.30.00.00 for oil seeds whether or not broken. Ideal for pressing into castor oil used in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If oil has been extracted
Fixed vegetable oils from castor seeds are classified under Chapter 15.
If used primarily as medicinal plant parts
Plants used in pharmacy like castor seeds may shift to heading 1211 if not primarily for oil.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide fumigation certificates to prevent pest introduction, common for broken seeds
• Label clearly as 'castor oil seeds, crushed' to avoid confusion with extracted oil
• Check for erucic acid content if blended, though pure castor differs from rape seeds
Related Products under HTS 1207.30.00.00
Whole Castor Oil Seeds
Unground castor oil seeds (Ricinus communis) harvested for oil extraction, classified under HTS 1207.30.00.00 as oil seeds whether or not broken. These seeds contain high ricinoleic acid content, making them a key source for industrial oils used in lubricants and plastics.
Hulled Castor Oil Seeds
Castor seeds with outer hulls removed for easier oil processing, still classified as oil seeds under HTS 1207.30.00.00 whether or not broken. These are sourced from Ricinus communis for high-yield castor oil production.
Organic Castor Oil Seeds
Certified organic whole castor oil seeds grown without synthetic pesticides, directly under HTS 1207.30.00.00 as other oil seeds. Used in natural cosmetics and biofuels.
High-Yield Castor Oil Seeds
Hybrid castor seeds bred for maximum oil content (up to 50%), classified in HTS 1207.30.00.00 as castor oil seeds. Primarily imported for industrial applications like nylon production.
Broken Castor Oil Seeds
Mechanically fractured castor oil seeds ready for oil pressing, explicitly covered by HTS 1207.30.00.00 'whether or not broken'. Common in bulk shipments for biofuel production.
Dried Castor Oil Seeds
Sun- or machine-dried castor seeds to reduce moisture for storage and oil yield, under HTS 1207.30.00.00. Essential for preventing spoilage in tropical exports.