Unrefined Brown Mustard Seed Oil
Unrefined Brown Mustard Seed Oil is a cold-pressed oil from brown mustard seeds, retaining natural sediments and color, intended for artisanal culinary uses. It is not refined or chemically modified, preserving its pungent flavor and aroma. This product is classified under tariff item 1514.91.00 as crude oil from mustard seeds.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6% | — | 6% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the oil is refined but not chemically modified
Refined mustard oil is classified separately from crude oil.
If the oil is blended with other oils
Blends of vegetable oils fall under heading 15.17.
If the oil is used as an essential oil for fragrance
Essential oils are classified in Chapter 33.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the oil is truly crude and not refined; any refining process would change the tariff classification
• For culinary use, comply with CFIA labelling and food safety requirements for edible oils
• Keep supplier documentation showing the oil is not chemically modified to avoid reclassification
Related Products under Tariff item 1514.91.00
Brown Mustard Seed Oil Fractions
Brown Mustard Seed Oil Fractions are fractions derived from crude brown mustard seed oil (Brassica juncea) via simple separation, remaining unrefined. These fractions are not chemically modified and are commonly used in Asian cuisine. This product is classified under tariff item 1514.91.00 as crude mustard oil fractions.
Bulk Crude Colza Oil for Lubricating Oil Production
Bulk crude colza oil shipped in tankers for conversion into high-performance lubricating oils. It is unrefined and not chemically modified, falling under the crude oil classification of this tariff item.
Bulk Crude Colza Oil for Paint Manufacturing
Bulk Crude Colza Oil for Paint Manufacturing is a crude vegetable oil used as a drying oil in alkyd resin and paint production, valued for its polymerization properties. It is unrefined and not chemically modified, supplied in tanker loads to coatings manufacturers. This product falls under tariff item 1514.91.00 as crude colza oil.
Bulk Crude Mustard Seed Oil
Bulk Crude Mustard Seed Oil is an unrefined oil in bulk drums, directly from mechanical pressing without solvents or chemicals. It is not chemically modified and retains its natural pungency. This product is classified under tariff item 1514.91.00 as crude mustard seed oil.
Bulk Crude Rapeseed Oil for Edible Refining
Bulk Crude Rapeseed Oil for Edible Refining is a low-grade crude oil imported for refinery processing into cooking oil, containing impurities that require degumming and neutralization. It is unrefined and not chemically modified, making it suitable for further processing. This product is classified under tariff item 1514.91.00 as crude rapeseed oil.
Cold-Pressed Crude Canola Oil (Industrial Grade)
Cold-Pressed Crude Canola Oil (Industrial Grade) is a crude oil retaining natural tocopherols, imported for nutraceutical extraction or technical applications. It is not chemically modified and is extracted via cold-pressing, preserving its natural components. This product falls under tariff item 1514.91.00 as crude rapeseed oil.