Flax Seeds from China
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.
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
• 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