Natural Unhulled Sesame Seeds
Natural unhulled sesame seeds retain their outer hull, providing higher fiber and calcium content, ideal for roasting or oil pressing. Classified under HTS 1207.40.00.90 as 'other' sesame seeds, they differ from hulled or black varieties.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If black variety
Black sesame seeds are specifically enumerated, separating them from natural white or brown 'other' seeds.
If roasted or salted
Roasted or otherwise prepared sesame seeds shift to Chapter 20 as fruit/nut preparations, not raw seeds.
If crushed and refined into sesame oil
Fixed vegetable oils derived from sesame are classified under heading 1515, excluding the seed itself.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Conduct hull integrity checks; ensure no pre-roasting to avoid reclassification as prepared products
• Provide phytosanitary certificates confirming freedom from sesame seed weevils and other quarantine pests
• Use ventilated containers to prevent mold during ocean freight, maintaining seed viability
Related Products under HTS 1207.40.00.90
Hulled White Sesame Seeds
Hulled white sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum) are sesame seeds with the outer hull removed, resulting in a lighter color and milder flavor. They are classified under HTS 1207.40.00.90 as 'other' sesame seeds, distinct from black sesame seeds in 1207.40.00.40, and used in baking, toppings, and tahini production.
Toasted Sesame Seeds (Raw)
Lightly toasted sesame seeds that remain raw and unbroken, enhancing flavor for culinary use without full cooking. They fall under HTS 1207.40.00.90 as 'other' sesame seeds since minimal processing does not alter their raw oil seed status.
Organic Hulled Sesame Seeds
Certified organic hulled sesame seeds grown without synthetic pesticides, hulled for purity in health food applications. Classified in HTS 1207.40.00.90 as other sesame seeds, meeting organic standards under raw oil seeds.
Broken Sesame Seeds
Sesame seeds that are cracked or broken during harvest or handling, still suitable for oil extraction. HTS 1207.40.00.90 covers 'whether or not broken' other sesame seeds, including these fragments.
Brown Sesame Seeds
Brown sesame seeds, a natural unhulled variety with nutty flavor for baking and confections. As non-black sesame, they are 'other' under HTS 1207.40.00.90.
Sesame Seeds for Tahini Production
High-oil-content sesame seeds selected for grinding into tahini paste, hulled or unhulled. HTS 1207.40.00.90 applies as raw other sesame seeds prior to processing.