Refined Mustard Seed Oil from Japan
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 — 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
• 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