Natural Unhulled Sesame Seeds from China
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.
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
• 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