Black Mustard Seeds
Intact black mustard seeds (Brassica nigra) valued for their high oil content. HTS 1207.50.00.00 covers these as other oil seeds, whether whole or broken, excluding processed products.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for agricultural sowing
Heading 1209 applies to mustard seeds explicitly used for planting per chapter notes.
If dried leaves or plants included
Whole plants or parts may shift to heading 1211 for plants used in perfumery or pharmacy.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide detailed invoices specifying variety and intended use (oil vs culinary) for accurate duty assessment
• Ensure compliance with USDA import permits for potential quarantine pests
Related Products under HTS 1207.50.00.00
Yellow Mustard Seeds
Whole yellow mustard seeds (Sinapis alba) harvested for oil extraction or culinary use. Classified under HTS 1207.50.00.00 as mustard seeds, which are oil seeds whether or not broken, distinct from prepared mustard products.
Brown Mustard Seeds
Whole brown mustard seeds (Brassica juncea), an oleaginous fruit used primarily for oil production. Falls under HTS 1207.50.00.00 as unbroken oil seeds, separate from defatted meals or flours.
Bulk Hulled Mustard Seeds
Hulled yellow mustard seeds in bulk for industrial oil extraction, with outer hull removed but kernel intact. Remains under HTS 1207.50.00.00 as oil seeds not further processed.
High-Erucic Mustard Seeds
Mustard seeds with elevated erucic acid for industrial oil uses. Still under HTS 1207.50.00.00; erucic content distinguishes from low-erucic rapeseed in 1205.10.
Organic Brown Mustard Seeds
Certified organic brown mustard seeds grown without synthetic pesticides, destined for organic oil production. HTS 1207.50.00.00 applies regardless of organic status, as base oil seeds.
White Mustard Seeds for Oil
White mustard seeds (Sinapis alba) specifically graded for high oil yield in pressing operations. HTS 1207.50.00.00 captures these as primary oil seeds form.