Mustard Oil for Pickling from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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