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U.S. imports of flaxseed (linseed), whole or broken (HS 120400) totaled $6.3M in April 2026, traded with 16 countries.
Importers of Flaxseed (Linseed), Whole or Broken paid $62K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 16% on $399K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Flaxseed (Linseed), Whole or Broken imports of $6.3M in April 2026 ran 14% below the year-to-date monthly average of $7.4M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataFlaxseed — traded interchangeably as linseed depending on end use — enters the US under six 10-digit lines that separate sowing seed, certified organic oil-stock seed, conventional oil-stock seed, and general-purpose flaxseed, reflecting both agronomic and processing-industry demand. Canada is by far the dominant supplier, given its proximity and large prairie production base, with India and Kazakhstan representing secondary sources. The heading serves two distinct commercial channels: industrial linseed oil production (a drying-oil input for paints and coatings) and the health-food sector, where omega-3 content drives demand for whole and milled flaxseed. USDA APHIS phytosanitary requirements apply at entry, and organic lines require USDA NOP certification documentation.
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Shipments claiming the certified organic lines (1204000025 or 1204000055) must be accompanied by a valid USDA National Organic Program certificate or an equivalent foreign organic certification recognized under a USDA equivalency arrangement. The certificate should identify the certifying agent, the certified operation, and the specific product, and must be presented to CBP at entry.
The oil-stock lines (1204000025 and 1204000035) apply when the flaxseed is imported specifically for crushing to produce linseed oil, a use that must be supported by commercial documentation such as purchase orders or processing agreements with a domestic crushing facility. General-purpose or food-grade flaxseed not destined for oil extraction falls under the NESOI lines (1204000055 or 1204000075).
Monthly import values over time
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1204000075 | FLAXSEED (LINSEED), NESOI, WHETHER OR NOT BROKEN | $4.6M | 29.30% | $33K |
| 1204000055 | FLAXSEED (LINSEED),CERT ORG, WHETHER OR NOT BROKEN | $1.7M | 10.31% | $27K |
| 1204000010 | FLAXSEED (LINSEED) FOR SOWING, WHTHR OR NOT BROKEN | $38K | -- | -- |
| 1204000025 | CERT ORGANIC FLAXSEED (LINSEED) AS OIL STCK NT BRK | $22K | 10.36% | $2K |
| 1204000035 | FLAXSEED (LINSEED) FOR USE AS OIL STOCK BROKEN/NOT | $15K | -- | -- |
FLAXSEED (LINSEED), NESOI, WHETHER OR NOT BROKEN
FLAXSEED (LINSEED),CERT ORG, WHETHER OR NOT BROKEN
FLAXSEED (LINSEED) FOR SOWING, WHTHR OR NOT BROKEN
CERT ORGANIC FLAXSEED (LINSEED) AS OIL STCK NT BRK
FLAXSEED (LINSEED) FOR USE AS OIL STOCK BROKEN/NOT
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1204000000 | FLAXSEED (LINSEED), WHETHER OR NOT BROKEN | $867K |
FLAXSEED (LINSEED), WHETHER OR NOT BROKEN
602.4K kg
PLANTS & PARTS ETC FOR MEDICAMENTS ETC NESOI
HS 121190
VEGETABLE SEEDS FOR SOWING
HS 120991
SOYBEANS, NESOI
HS 120190
LOW ERUCIC ACID RAPE/COLZA SEEDS W/NOT BROKEN
HS 120510
OIL SEEDS & OLEAGINOUS FRUITS W/NT BROKEN, NESOI
HS 120799
SUNFLOWER SEEDS, WHETHER OR NOT BROKEN
HS 120600
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $328K | $348K | +$20K |
| California | $657K | -- | -$657K |
| Minnesota | $503K | $122K | -$381K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEMBINA, ND | $2.6M | $85K | -$2.5M |
| PORTAL, ND | $1.1M | $253K | -$815K |
| SWEETGRASS, MT | $669K | -- | -$669K |