Refined Peanut Oil from Japan
Pure refined peanut oil extracted from ground-nuts, suitable for cooking and frying. It falls under HTS 1508.90.00.00 as a fraction of peanut oil that has been refined but not chemically modified. This classification covers all other peanut oils beyond crude or specific fractions.
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
• Verify peroxide value and free fatty acid content to confirm refinement level and avoid misclassification as crude oil under 1508.10
• Provide certificate of analysis showing no chemical modification to comply with chapter notes excluding chemically modified oils
• Label with accurate oil origin and refinement process to prevent issues with food safety import requirements