Unrefined Brown Mustard Seed Oil from Germany
Cold-pressed oil from brown mustard seeds, retaining natural sediments and color, for artisanal culinary uses. Under HTS 1514.91.90 as other crude mustard oil, not refined or modified. Imported mainly from India for ethnic spice blends.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide varietal certificate (Brassica juncea) to distinguish from canola; avoids misclassification
• Shelf-life testing mandatory—high pungency accelerates oxidation
• Organic claims require USDA NOP or equivalent certification per statistical note