Brown Mustard Seeds from China
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.
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
• Include phytosanitary certificates to confirm freedom from pests like Alternaria brassicae
• Label clearly as oil seeds to prevent confusion with food-grade spices requiring different docs
• Check for erucic acid content if blended with rapeseed varieties to avoid subheading issues