Yellow Mustard Seed Crude Oil

Crude oil from yellow mustard seeds (Sinapis alba), mechanically extracted and unrefined. Fits HTS 1514.91.90.20 as other crude mustard seed oil, not chemically modified, used in spice blends and pickling. Its mild pungency suits food manufacturing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.4%+17.5%23.9%
🇲🇽Mexico6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇨🇦Canada6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇩🇪Germany6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇯🇵Japan6.4%+10.0%16.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1514.91.90Same rate: 23.9%

If post-refining steps like degumming

Any refining process moves it out of the crude oil subheading.

1518.00Lower: 18% vs 23.9%

If merely denatured for non-food use

Denatured vegetable oils remain classified by their original type per heading 1518 note.

0910.99.40Lower: 10.9% vs 23.9%

If ground seeds rather than extracted oil

Mustard seeds themselves are spices under heading 0910, not extracted oils.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit seed origin certificates to confirm mustard variety, avoiding mix-up with rapeseed

Test for refinement indicators like free fatty acids to maintain crude classification

Avoid retail packaging at import; bulk only to prevent shift to consumer goods headings