Sesame Seeds for Tahini Production from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.870%Universal product exemption, description-limited (U.S. note 52(c))
Import Tips
• Specify end-use tahini on invoice but classify as raw seeds
• Oil acidity tests prevent rancidity claims
• Bulk bags with liners for moisture control