Mustard Seeds from China
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.
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
• Obtain APHIS permit if from quarantined regions to prevent weed seed introduction
• Declare varietal name (white/brown/black) for accurate classification
• Ensure moisture content below 12% to avoid mold during transit