Crushed Castor Oil Seeds from Japan
Castor oil seeds that have been mechanically broken or crushed but remain unprocessed for oil extraction, fitting HTS 1207.30.00.00 for oil seeds whether or not broken. Ideal for pressing into castor oil used in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide fumigation certificates to prevent pest introduction, common for broken seeds
• Label clearly as 'castor oil seeds, crushed' to avoid confusion with extracted oil
• Check for erucic acid content if blended, though pure castor differs from rape seeds