Refined Mustard Seed Oil from Germany
Pure refined mustard seed oil extracted from mustard seeds, used primarily for cooking and culinary applications. It falls under HTS 1514.99.90.20 as a fraction of mustard oil that has undergone refining processes but remains unchemically modified. This classification applies to other mustard seed oils and fractions not specified elsewhere in the heading.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify the oil is derived from mustard seeds (Brassica nigra or similar) via certificate of origin or lab analysis to confirm classification
• Ensure documentation specifies no chemical modification, as chemically modified oils shift to Chapter 15 headings like 1518
• Label packages with accurate net quantity and country of origin to avoid customs holds on food-grade imports