Yellow Mustard Seed Crude Oil from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.9%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• 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