Dark Roasted Sesame Oil
Dark roasted sesame oil made from deeply roasted seeds, used sparingly as a finishing oil in Korean and Japanese cuisines. The oil is refined through heat treatment but not chemically modified, keeping it within the scope of fixed vegetable oils. It is classified as crude oil under this tariff item because it has not undergone chemical alteration.
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 further refined after roasting, such as neutralized or bleached
Additional refining steps would place it under the 'Other' item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm that the roasting process does not involve chemical additives or modifications, as this could change classification
• Keep records of the production process to demonstrate the oil remains crude
• Be aware that intense flavor does not affect tariff classification, only the degree of processing
Related Products under Tariff item 1515.50.10
Cold-Pressed Toasted Sesame Oil
Toasted sesame oil produced by cold-pressing roasted sesame seeds, giving it a distinctive nutty aroma used in dressings and marinades. The oil is unrefined and not chemically modified, fitting the definition of crude sesame oil. It is classified under this tariff item as a crude fixed vegetable oil.
Expeller-Pressed Sesame Oil
Sesame oil extracted using mechanical expeller pressing without solvents, preserving natural nutrients and flavor. This physical extraction method does not chemically modify the oil, so it qualifies as crude sesame oil. It is classified under this tariff item as a crude fixed vegetable oil.
Industrial Sesame Oil Fraction
Crude sesame oil fraction intended for industrial applications such as paints and varnishes, not for food use. The oil is unrefined and not chemically modified, fitting the definition of crude sesame oil. It is classified under this tariff item as a fixed vegetable oil fraction.
Sesame Oil Byproduct Fraction
Secondary fractions from sesame oil pressing, used in animal feed or low-grade soaps. These fractions are not residues as defined in chapter notes and retain their vegetable fat origin. They are unrefined and not chemically modified, fitting the definition of crude sesame oil.
Unrefined Virgin Sesame Oil
Virgin sesame oil extracted mechanically from raw sesame seeds without refinement, retaining natural color and sediment. The oil is unrefined and not chemically modified, fitting the definition of crude sesame oil. It is classified under this tariff item as a crude fixed vegetable oil.