Brown Mustard Seed Meal from China
Coarse meal produced by grinding brown mustard seeds (Brassica juncea), ideal for adding pungent flavor to rubs, dressings, and fermented products. Falls under HTS 2103.30.2000 specifically for mustard flour and meal, separate from intact seeds or prepared mustards.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain botanical certification confirming Brassica species to distinguish from oilseeds under Chapter 12
• Ensure moisture content below 10% to prevent mold issues during customs inspection
• Declare as food-grade only; industrial uses may trigger different agricultural quotas