Crude Oriental Mustard Oil from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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