Organic Castor Oil Certified from Japan
Certified organic castor oil from organically grown Ricinus communis seeds, cold-pressed and unrefined. Falls under HTS 1515.30.00.00 for castor oil not chemically modified; statistical notes reference organic standards. Used in natural health products.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide USDA or equivalent organic cert per GS Note 6; track chain of custody
• Common issue: missing cert leads to standard rate