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1204.00.00.10

Flaxseed (linseed), whether or not broken / For sowing

Classification path

  1. Flaxseed (linseed), whether or not broken
  2. For sowing

Rates of duty

General (MFN)
0.39¢/kg
Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
2.55¢/kg
Unit of quantity
kg

Trade agreement rates

FreeGSP (lapsed since Dec 31, 2020), U.S.-Australia FTA, U.S.-Bahrain FTA, U.S.-Chile FTA, U.S.-Colombia TPA, AGOA (authorized through Dec 31, 2026), E, U.S.-Israel FTA, U.S.-Jordan FTA, U.S.-Korea FTA, U.S.-Morocco FTA, U.S.-Oman FTA, CAFTA-DR, U.S.-Panama TPA, U.S.-Peru TPA, USMCA, U.S.-Singapore FTA

Related lines in heading 1204

About heading 1204

Flaxseed (linseed), whether or not broken

Heading 1204 covers flaxseed, also called linseed, in whole or broken form. The heading is not split by whether the seed is broken. It is split by declared use, sowing versus oil stock versus other uses, and within oil stock and other uses by whether the seed is certified organic.

Full guide to heading 1204

Products in this heading

  • Flaxseed sold as planting seed for a farm crop
  • Bulk linseed delivered to a crushing plant for oil extraction
  • Certified organic flaxseed for crushing
  • Certified organic flaxseed sold in bags for food use
  • Conventional brown flaxseed packed for retail food sale
  • Linseed sold as birdseed or animal feed ingredient
  • Cleaned and bagged flaxseed for baking

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for flaxseed?

Flaxseed for uses other than sowing or oil stock is classified under 1204.00.00.75 when not certified organic, at a general (MFN) rate of 0.39¢/kg. Certified organic seed in that same use falls under 1204.00.00.55 at the same general (MFN) rate of 0.39¢/kg.

What is the duty on flaxseed for sowing?

Flaxseed for sowing is classified under 1204.00.00.10 and carries a general (MFN) rate of 0.39¢/kg. The rate applies per kilogram, so duty is calculated on the weight of the shipment.

How do I classify flaxseed sold to a crushing plant for oil?

Flaxseed declared for use as oil stock is classified under 1204.00.00.35 at a general (MFN) rate of 0.39¢/kg. If that oil stock is certified organic, use 1204.00.00.25, also at a general (MFN) rate of 0.39¢/kg.

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 21, 2026.

HTS 1204.00.00.10: Flaxseed (linseed), whether or not broken / For sowing, 0.39¢/kg duty | HTSBase