Mustard Seeds for Specialty Oil Production from China
Brown mustard seeds (Brassica juncea) for extracting pungent oil used in culinary and pickling applications. Under HTS 1201.90.00.05 as oil stock in other category, these seeds are selected for high oil content over spice use. Imported whole for domestic crushing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Differentiate from spice use with processing contracts; spices go to Chapter 9
• Fumigate for mustard weevils per APHIS directives
• Avoid ground forms which may classify as 1208 meals