Certified Organic Black Sesame Seeds from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• 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