Food-Grade Sesame Oil in Retail Bottles from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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