Flax Seeds
Whole flax seeds (Linum usitatissimum), also known as linseeds, are oil-rich seeds used for omega-3 oil, animal feed, and baking. They are classified under HTS 1207.99.03.91 as other oil seeds, distinct from primary headings.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If specifically identified as linseed in documentation
Heading 1204 explicitly covers linseed, taking precedence over residual 'other' subheading.
If primarily for medicinal or spice use
Flax used as herb/spice enters Chapter 9, based on principal use.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Clean to remove dockage (foreign material) below 2% per U.S. standards
• Declare as 'whole' vs 'cracked' to match physical condition
• Refrigerated shipping recommended for organic certified imports
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Hemp Seeds
Hemp seeds (Cannabis sativa) are small, nutrient-rich oil seeds harvested from the hemp plant, primarily used for oil extraction or direct consumption. They fall under HTS 1207.99.03.91 as other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, not elsewhere specified, due to their high oil content and classification outside major categories like soybeans or sunflower seeds.
Poppy Seeds
Poppy seeds from Papaver somniferum are tiny oil-rich seeds used in baking, cooking, and oil production. Classified under HTS 1207.99.03.91 as other oil seeds, they are oleaginous fruits not covered by specific headings for sunflower or sesame.
Mustard Seeds
Mustard seeds (Sinapis alba, Brassica nigra) are pungent oil seeds used for oil pressing, spice production, and condiments. They qualify for HTS 1207.99.03.91 as other unspecified oil seeds and oleaginous fruits with significant oil content.
Safflower Seeds
Safflower seeds (Carthamus tinctorius) are oleaginous seeds high in polyunsaturated oils, used for cooking oil and bird feed. HTS 1207.99.03.91 covers them as other oil seeds not specifically listed like sunflower or cotton seeds.
Chia Seeds
Chia seeds (Salvia hispanica) are tiny superfood oil seeds valued for omega-3 content and gel-forming properties in foods. HTS 1207.99.03.91 includes them as other oleaginous seeds not fitting major categories.
Perilla Seeds
Perilla seeds (Perilla frutescens) are aromatic oil seeds used in Asian cuisine and for high-linolenic acid oil extraction. Classified in HTS 1207.99.03.91 as other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits.