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Light Sesame Oil for Frying

Light-colored sesame oil fraction neutral in flavor for deep-frying, highly refined. HTS 1515.50.00.00 covers this as refined sesame fraction, physically processed without chemicals. High stability for commercial kitchens.

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.

1511.90.00.00Same rate: 17.5%

If palm oil blend for frying

Blends with palm change to other edible oil mixtures.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 17.5%

If for biodiesel production

Fuels from vegetable oils classify under Chapter 38 or 27.

1516.20Higher: 17.7% vs 17.5%

If hydrogenated for solidity

Hydrogenation is chemical modification per heading 1516.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify refinement degree (e.g

RBD - refined, bleached, deodorized) in docs

Meet AOCS standards for frying oil quality

Bulk tanker imports need Coast Guard approvals for vessels

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