Flaxseed Meal from China
Coarsely ground flaxseeds providing omega-3s, used in smoothies and baking. Falls under HTS 1208.90.00.00 for linseed (flax) meals of oil seeds, other than mustard.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.9%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Confirm grinding fineness; too coarse may classify as seeds under 1204
• Test for glucosinolate levels if low erucic variant to align with related notes
• Package to prevent rancidity, as high oil content affects shelf life declarations