Mustard Oil for Pickling from Germany
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.
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
• Ensure pH and microbial testing for shelf-stable food claims
• Packaging for retail vs bulk affects valuation but not HTS