Certified Organic Black Sesame Seeds
Whole black sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum) grown organically, retaining their natural black hulls for culinary uses like toppings or tahini. Classified under HTS 1207.40.00.10 due to their status as certified organic oil seeds, whether broken or intact, primarily valued for high oil content.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If conventional (non-organic) black sesame
Standard sesame seeds without organic certification use the base subheading for non-organic varieties.
If roasted or otherwise prepared for retail spice use
Roasted sesame seeds prepared as condiments shift to Chapter 9 under heading 0909, not raw oil seeds.
If further processed into paste like tahini
Prepared fruit/nut pastes including sesame fall under Chapter 20 for food preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include transaction certificate verifying organic status; EU or JAS organics may need equivalency confirmation for US entry
• Specify if seeds are whole or broken on commercial invoice to match HTS description
• Beware of mixing with non-organic lots during transit; segregate shipments to prevent cross-contamination claims
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Certified Organic White Hulled Sesame Seeds
These are premium white sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum) that have been hulled to remove the outer shell, certified organic under USDA NOP standards. They fall under HTS 1207.40.00.10 as certified organic sesame seeds, which are oil seeds used for extracting sesame oil or as whole seeds in food applications. The organic certification ensures no synthetic pesticides or GMOs were used in cultivation.
Certified Organic Toasted Sesame Seeds
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Certified Organic Hulled Sesame Seeds for Oil Extraction
Hulled sesame seeds specifically cultivated and certified organic for industrial oil pressing, yielding high-quality sesame oil. They are classified in HTS 1207.40.00.10 as organic sesame seeds, an oleaginous fruit whether or not broken.
Certified Organic Whole White Sesame Seeds
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Certified Organic Broken Sesame Seeds
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