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SITCSection 2
U.S. imports of flaxseed (linseed) (SITC 22340) totaled $5.0M in July 2026, traded with 18 countries.
Importers of Flaxseed (Linseed) paid $56K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.1% on $611K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Flaxseed (Linseed) imports of $5.0M in July 2026 ran 24% below the year-to-date monthly average of $6.6M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataTraded under the dual commercial names flaxseed and linseed, this oilseed serves two distinct end-use markets: food-grade flaxseed destined for human consumption (valued for omega-3 fatty acid content) and industrial linseed crushed for drying oils used in paints, varnishes, and linoleum. The distinction matters for regulatory routing — food-grade shipments fall under FDA oversight, while industrial-grade material does not carry the same labeling burden. USDA APHIS phytosanitary requirements apply at entry regardless of end use, and importers should clearly declare intended use in entry documentation to streamline clearance.
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288 shipments/mo
Basic heading 89 of 239 in section 2
Basic heading 22340 · $5.0M of $3.8B
Yes. Food-grade flaxseed intended for human consumption is subject to FDA review for labeling and safety compliance, while industrial linseed destined for paint or varnish manufacturing bypasses food-safety channels. Clearly stating the end use on the commercial invoice and entry documents helps CBP and FDA route the shipment correctly and avoids unnecessary holds.
Flaxseed production is concentrated in a small number of temperate growing regions, making supply sensitive to drought and crop-year variability. Moisture and mycotoxin levels during ocean transit are also a recurring concern; buyers typically require certificates of analysis confirming moisture content and absence of contaminants before shipment.
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Imports · July 2026
origin
Canada and Turkey together supply 95% of it.
customs district
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entry
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ImportsExports
Imports
$5.0MYoY · Pro
Exports
$861KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.