Industrial Sesame Oil Fraction from Japan
Crude sesame oil fraction for industrial applications like paints and varnishes, not for food use. Under HTS 1515.50.00.00 as fixed vegetable oil fraction, unrevised but not chemically modified. Dries to form protective films due to natural drying oils.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Declare non-edible end-use to avoid FDA oversight, though CBP classifies on current form
• Provide VOC content analysis if used in coatings
• Segregate from food-grade shipments to prevent cross-contamination claims