Mustard Seed Oil for Massage from China
Pure mustard seed oil packaged for therapeutic massage, valued in Ayurveda for warming properties. Classified under HTS 1514.99.90.20 as a mustard oil fraction not chemically modified, regardless of end-use labeling. Not denatured, so remains in heading 1514.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• If labeled for external use, ensure it meets cosmetic import regs but oil itself stays under 1514
• Avoid denaturing claims, as merely denatured oils reclassify per chapter note to undenatured heading
• Declare intended use accurately; therapeutic claims may trigger FDA review