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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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