Organic Safflower Seeds Certified from Mexico
Certified organic whole safflower seeds (Carthamus tinctorius) grown without synthetic pesticides, intended for organic oil production. Falls squarely under HTS 1207.60.00.00 for safflower oil seeds, as organic status does not alter the botanical classification in Chapter 12.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Include organic certificate from accredited body (e.g
• USDA NOP equivalent) and ensure chain-of-custody documentation
• Test for pesticide residues upon arrival; non-compliant lots face rejection or re-export under FDA/USDA rules
• Label as 'organic oil seeds' but declare botanical name to prevent confusion with food-grade seeds