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Organic Yellow Mustard Flour

Finely ground flour made from yellow mustard seeds (Sinapis alba), used as a base for homemade mustards or as a spice in baking and cooking. Classified under HTS 2103.30.2000 as mustard flour and meal, distinct from prepared mustard sauces. It contains no additives beyond the ground seeds.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+20.0%20%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0910.99.40.00Lower: 10.9% vs 20%

If predominantly spice extracts or essences

Ground mustard treated as a spice extract falls under Chapter 9 headings for essential oils and spice products.

2103.90.90Higher: 26.4% vs 20%

If blended with other seasonings or additives

Mixtures exceeding simple flour/meal become mixed condiments under the broader 2103.90 category.

1106.20Lower: 12.5% vs 20%

If for bulk unflavored flour-like products

If classified by grain milling processes rather than specific mustard identity, it shifts to Chapter 11 flour headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify seed origin and purity through Certificates of Analysis to ensure classification as mustard flour, avoiding reclassification as a prepared sauce

• Label packages clearly with ingredient lists and net weight; FDA prior notice required for food imports

• Check for pesticide residues compliant with US standards, as agricultural products face scrutiny