Certified Organic Toasted Sesame Seeds from Canada
These sesame seeds are lightly toasted while maintaining organic certification, used in baking and Asian cuisine. HTS 1207.40.00.10 covers them as certified organic sesame seeds, as toasting does not constitute sufficient processing to change from raw oil seeds.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Organic certifier must approve any post-harvest processes like toasting; document in organic system plan
• Label moisture content to prevent mold issues during inspection
• Avoid declaring as 'prepared' to prevent reclassification; stick to 'seeds, toasted' description