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U.S. imports of sesame seeds (HS 120740) totaled $5.8M in April 2026, traded with 33 countries.
Importers of Sesame Seeds paid $578K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $5.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Sesame Seeds imports of $5.8M in April 2026 ran 11% above the year-to-date monthly average of $5.2M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataSesame seeds — traded whole or broken and used in food manufacturing, bakery applications, and tahini production — enter the US under a heading that distinguishes certified organic product (1207400010) from conventional sesame (1207400090), reflecting growing buyer demand for organic certification documentation. India is the dominant supplier to the US market, followed by Guatemala and Pakistan. Because sesame is a food commodity, FDA prior notice and country-of-origin labeling requirements apply, and shipments are subject to FDA admissibility review. Consult a licensed customs broker or FDA for current entry requirements.
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Line 1207400010 covers sesame seeds that carry USDA National Organic Program (NOP) certification or an equivalent recognized foreign organic certification, while 1207400090 covers all other (conventional) sesame seeds. Importers must have valid organic certificates in hand at entry to claim the organic classification.
FDA has historically issued import alerts on sesame seeds from certain origins due to Salmonella contamination concerns. Importers should check the FDA's active import alert list for the specific country of origin before shipment and ensure suppliers have robust food-safety programs in place.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| INDIA | $2.1M | $30K | -$2.1M |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $10K | $1.9M | +$1.9M |
| GUATEMALA | $1.2M | -- | -$1.2M |
| PAKISTAN | $933K | -- | -$933K |
| NIGERIA | $723K | -- | -$723K |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1207400090 | SESAME SEEDS, WHETHER OR NOT BROKEN, NESOI | $5.6M | 10.41% | $567K |
| 1207400010 | SESAME SEEDS, WHETHER OR NOT BROKEN, CERT ORG | $176K | 10.00% | $11K |
SESAME SEEDS, WHETHER OR NOT BROKEN, NESOI
SESAME SEEDS, WHETHER OR NOT BROKEN, CERT ORG
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1207400000 | SESAME SEEDS, WHETHER OR NOT BROKEN | $2.4M |
SESAME SEEDS, WHETHER OR NOT BROKEN
1.2M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $1.5M | $1.9M | +$355K |
| New Jersey | $1.2M | $105K | -$1.1M |
| California | $826K | $185K | -$641K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $2.3M | -- | -$2.3M |
| LONG BEACH, CA | $39K | $1.9M | +$1.8M |
| HOUSTON, TX | $1.2M | -- | -$1.2M |