Organic Cold-Pressed Rapeseed Oil from Japan
Cold-pressed organic rapeseed oil is a minimally processed fraction obtained by mechanical pressing without heat or chemicals, certified under USDA organic standards. Classified in HTS 1514.99.90.10 as other refined or non-chemically modified rape/colza oil fractions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide USDA or equivalent organic certification per General Statistical Note 6 to qualify for any preferential duties
• Document cold-pressing method to distinguish from chemically refined oils and prevent misclassification
• Test for pesticide residues during customs clearance, as organic claims require strict compliance to avoid detention