Mustard Seed Oil for Massage from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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