Crude Oriental Mustard Oil from China
Oil from oriental mustard (Brassica juncea var.), crude pungent variety for Asian cuisine and pickling. Under HTS 1514.91.90 as other mustard oil, chemically unmodified. High demand in US ethnic markets.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26.4%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Pungency index testing (HOT unit measurement) verifies authenticity
• Allergen labeling mandatory per FALCPA for mustard derivatives
• Small package retail vs bulk affects statistical reporting units