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%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
• Ensure pH and microbial testing for shelf-stable food claims
• Packaging for retail vs bulk affects valuation but not HTS