Unrefined Brown Mustard Seed Oil from Japan
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 — 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
• 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