1207.99.03.91 - Other

This HTS classification, 1207.99.03.91, pertains to "Other" oil seeds and oleaginous fruits that do not fit into more specific subheadings within heading 1207. This residual category is for seeds and fruits falling under the broader "other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits" designation, but which are not otherwise enumerated at a more granular level. The defining characteristic of these items is their potential for oil extraction or their use as miscellaneous seeds and fruits.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, 1207.99.03.10 (Niger seed) and the unlisted "Hemp seed," is crucial. Niger seed and hemp seed are specifically identified and are therefore classified elsewhere. HTS 1207.99.03.91 is reserved for any oil seeds or oleaginous fruits that do not meet the specific descriptions of Niger seed or hemp seed, nor any other more detailed subheading within this chapter. This might include seeds used for bird feed or specialty food products that are not primarily classified for their oil content.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Therefore, the classification of goods under 1207.99.03.91 relies heavily on a process of elimination. Importers and exporters must first ensure that the product in question is indeed an oil seed or oleaginous fruit and then verify that it is not specifically classified under any preceding subheading. If the item is not Niger seed, hemp seed, or any other specifically listed item, and it fits the general description of miscellaneous oil seeds and fruits, then it will fall into this "Other" classification.