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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fully roasted or flavored
Prepared or preserved by roasting moves sesame seeds to Chapter 20, excluding raw oil seeds.
If for agricultural planting
Heading 1209 covers seeds primarily for sowing, based on end use rather than food processing.
If dried legumes but misidentified
Dried leguminous seeds are in Chapter 7; sesame as an oil seed stays in Chapter 12.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document toasting temperature below 150°C to prove seeds remain 'raw' and not prepared products
• Test for aflatoxin levels per FDA limits; rejected shipments often fail this
• Declare exact processing history on commercial invoice to prevent customs disputes
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.
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.
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.