Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) seeds (HS 120760)
Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) seeds (HS 120760) has 431 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) seeds is MALTWERKS INC, with 83 shipments, followed by PENNINGTON SEED INC and GLOBAL HARVEST FOODS LTD. The leading supplier is UNION 09 LTD, with 70 shipments, followed by EKOTURKA TEKSTIL TARIM HAYV TAS SAN VE TIC AS PETROL MAH ORGANIZE SANAYI BOLGESI and GENERAL COMMODITIES LTD. Goods originate mainly from BULGARIA and TURKEY, arriving primarily at BALTIMORE, MD. Import volume has risen over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through August 2026Cite as: ImportDoor, U.S. Customs bill of lading data (data through August 2026), https://www.importdoor.com/products/120760-safflower-carthamus-tinctorius-seeds
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) seeds (HS 120760), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is UNION 09 LTD → PENNINGTON SEED INC with 58 shipments, followed by EKOTURKA TEKSTIL TARIM HAYV TAS SAN VE TIC AS PETROL MAH ORGANI… → PENNINGTON SEED OF NEBRASKA DBA PENN PAK III (49) and BURUNDIS LTD → MALTWERKS INC (38).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| MALTWERKS INC | 83 |
| PENNINGTON SEED INC | 62 |
| GLOBAL HARVEST FOODS LTD | 54 |
| PENNINGTON SEED OF NEBRASKA DBA PENN PAK III | 51 |
| BRIDGEWAY TRADE CORP | 38 |
| PANACEA ORGANICS LLC | 17 |
| GLOBAL HARVEST FOODS CHRISTENSEN | 14 |
| A OCHOA DISTRIBUTOR INC | 12 |
| ATLANTIC GRAIN & TRADE | 9 |
| THE HIGGINS GROUP | 9 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| UNION 09 LTD | 70 |
| EKOTURKA TEKSTIL TARIM HAYV TAS SAN VE TIC AS PETROL MAH ORGANIZE SANAYI BOLGESI | 56 |
| GENERAL COMMODITIES LTD | 41 |
| BURUNDIS LTD | 38 |
| SPRINGHAUS LLC | 27 |
| LLC MARVEL IMPEX AREA | 19 |
| EKOTURKA TEKSTIL TARIM HAYVANCILIK | 18 |
| EKOTURKA TEKSTIL TARIM HAYV TAS | 15 |
| AGRO TECH GLOBAL FZ LLC COMPASS | 13 |
| PACLOG | 12 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| BULGARIA | 108 |
| TURKEY | 87 |
| RUSSIA | 48 |
| GEORGIA | 38 |
| JAPAN | 35 |
| ARGENTINA | 33 |
| FRANCE | 18 |
| CHINA | 11 |
| POLAND | 9 |
| INDIA | 5 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| BALTIMORE, MD | 141 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 117 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 88 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 22 |
| SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO | 17 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 10 |
| PORT EVERGLADES, FL | 8 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 6 |
| OAKLAND, CA | 5 |
| MIAMI, FL | 5 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 120760 — Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) seeds. The Harmonized System is the international standard for classifying traded goods; U.S. Customs records this 6-digit code on every bill of lading.
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More products under HS 1207
Other six-digit codes in HS 1207: Other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, whether or not broken, with their U.S. import volume.
Frequently asked questions about importing Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) seeds
Who imports Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) seeds (HS 120760)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) seeds include MALTWERKS INC, PENNINGTON SEED INC, GLOBAL HARVEST FOODS LTD, PENNINGTON SEED OF NEBRASKA DBA PENN PAK III, and BRIDGEWAY TRADE CORP.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) seeds?
MALTWERKS INC is the largest U.S. importer of Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) seeds (HS 120760), with 83 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) seeds?
Leading suppliers shipping Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) seeds (HS 120760) to the U.S. include UNION 09 LTD, EKOTURKA TEKSTIL TARIM HAYV TAS SAN VE TIC AS PETROL MAH ORGANIZE SANAYI BOLGESI, GENERAL COMMODITIES LTD, BURUNDIS LTD, and SPRINGHAUS LLC.
How many U.S. shipments of Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) seeds are there?
ImportDoor has 431 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 120760, spanning Jan 2020 to Aug 2026.
Where is Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) seeds imported from?
Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) seeds is imported into the U.S. primarily from BULGARIA, TURKEY, and RUSSIA.
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