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Dark Roasted Sesame Oil from China

Intensely flavored dark sesame oil from deeply roasted seeds, used sparingly for finishing dishes. A fraction under HTS 1515.50.00.00, refined via heat but not chemically modified. Iconic in Korean and Japanese cuisines.

Duty Rate — China → United States

20%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

Document roasting temperature to prove physical refinement only

High smoke point requires flash point testing for safety

Protect from light exposure in transit to preserve color and flavor