Mustard Seed Oil for Massage from Japan
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 — 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
• 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