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