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Food-Grade Sesame Oil in Retail Bottles

Food-grade sesame oil packaged in consumer-sized glass bottles for direct retail sale. It is a refined fraction under HTS 1515.50.00.00, not chemically modified, suitable for household cooking. Packaging does not affect classification as the essential character is the oil.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1515.90Lower: 13.2% vs 17.5%

If imported in bulk for repackaging

Bulk vs retail packaging can influence statistical suffixes, though heading stays 1515.

2103.90.90Higher: 23.9% vs 17.5%

If flavored or mixed with sauces

Additions like spices make it a sauce or condiment under Chapter 21.

2008.97Higher: 24.9% vs 17.5%

If fruit/nut preparations with added oil

Mixtures with fruits or nuts shift to Chapter 20 prepared foods.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Ensure retail packaging complies with FDA labeling for net quantity and nutrition facts

Declare as 'for retail sale' but confirm oil purity to avoid set classification issues

Use tamper-evident seals to meet import safety standards

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Refined Sesame Oil for Cooking

Pure refined sesame oil extracted from sesame seeds, commonly used in Asian cuisine for stir-frying and dressings. It falls under HTS 1515.50.00.00 as a fraction of sesame oil that has been refined but not chemically modified. The oil retains its natural fatty acid profile suitable for high-heat cooking.

Cold-Pressed Toasted Sesame Oil

Toasted sesame oil obtained through cold-pressing of roasted sesame seeds, prized for its nutty aroma in dressings and marinades. Classified under HTS 1515.50.00.00 as an unrefined fraction of sesame oil, not chemically modified. It preserves natural antioxidants and flavor compounds from the seeds.

Organic Refined Sesame Oil

Certified organic sesame oil, refined from organically grown sesame seeds without chemical solvents. It is classified in HTS 1515.50.00.00 as a refined fraction of sesame oil, adhering to fixed vegetable oil definitions. Ideal for health-conscious cooking with no GMOs or pesticides.

Unrefined Virgin Sesame Oil

Virgin sesame oil extracted mechanically from raw sesame seeds without refinement, retaining natural color and sediment. Falls under HTS 1515.50.00.00 as an unrefined fraction of sesame oil, not chemically modified. Used in traditional medicine and high-end culinary applications.

Sesame Oil Fractions for Cosmetics

Refined fractions of sesame oil specifically processed for use in skincare formulations, high in sesamin antioxidants. Classified under HTS 1515.50.00.00 as sesame oil fractions, whether refined but not chemically modified. Provides emollient properties in lotions and creams.

High-Oleic Sesame Oil Fraction

A selected high-oleic fraction of sesame oil, refined for extended shelf life in frying applications. Falls under HTS 1515.50.00.00 as it is a physical fraction of sesame oil, not chemically modified. Bred varieties yield naturally higher monounsaturated fats.