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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not certified organic
Non-organic sesame seeds, even if hulled or white, fall under the general sesame seed subheading without organic specification.
If marketed primarily for sowing rather than oil extraction
Seeds of a kind used for sowing are classified under heading 1209 per chapter notes, shifting from oil seeds in 1207.
If processed into oilcake or defatted meal after oil extraction
Residues from oil seed processing move to heading 2306, excluding flours/meals covered by 1208.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide USDA NOP or equivalent organic certificate with shipment; ensure chain-of-custody documentation from farm to port
• Declare exact varietal (e.g
• white hulled) and organic status on entry; misdeclaration can lead to penalties or reclassification
• Test for pesticide residues and aflatoxins, as organic sesame is scrutinized; common pitfall is contamination during storage
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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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