Mustard Oil for Pickling

High-pungency mustard seed oil fraction used as a pickling medium for vegetables and achars. Under HTS 1514.99.90.20 for other mustard oils, valued for antimicrobial properties in preservation. Not refined beyond extraction.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.4%+17.5%23.9%
🇲🇽Mexico6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇨🇦Canada6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇩🇪Germany6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇯🇵Japan6.4%+10.0%16.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2001.90Higher: 24% vs 23.9%

If used in vegetable pickle preparations

Prepared pickles with mustard oil as ingredient fall under Chapter 20 vegetables.

1514.91.90Same rate: 23.9%

If low-erucic mustard variant

Specific low-erucic subheadings precede general 'other' mustard oils.

3302.10Lower: 10% vs 23.9%

If food preparations with flavoring

If flavored for specific culinary use with additives, may be mixtures under 33.

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Ensure pH and microbial testing for shelf-stable food claims

Packaging for retail vs bulk affects valuation but not HTS

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Refined Mustard Seed Oil

Pure refined mustard seed oil extracted from mustard seeds, used primarily for cooking and culinary applications. It falls under HTS 1514.99.90.20 as a fraction of mustard oil that has undergone refining processes but remains unchemically modified. This classification applies to other mustard seed oils and fractions not specified elsewhere in the heading.

Mustard Seed Oil for Massage

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Bulk Mustard Seed Oil

Industrial bulk shipment of refined mustard seed oil for food processing plants. Falls under HTS 1514.99.90.20 as other mustard oil, suitable for large-scale import not chemically modified. Common in spice blends and condiments.

Pungent Indian Mustard Oil

Traditional pungent mustard seed oil from India, heated with spices for cooking. Classified in HTS 1514.99.90.20 as a refined or semi-refined mustard fraction, not chemically modified. Essential for Bengali and North Indian cuisines.

Refined Edible Mustard Oil

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Mustard Seed Oil Extract

Concentrated fraction/extract of mustard seed oil for flavoring in processed foods. Classified under HTS 1514.99.90.20 as other fractions thereof, provided no chemical modification. Used in sauces and marinades.