Unfiltered Crude Groundnut Oil from Japan
Freshly pressed crude groundnut oil with visible particulates and foots, not filtered. Falls under HTS 1508.10.00.00 as crude peanut oil. Requires settling before further processing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Note cloud point and sediment content in documentation for crude verification
• Use food-grade tankers to maintain import eligibility
• Beware of natural sedimentation causing weight discrepancies at customs