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Sesame Salad Oil from Japan

Lightly refined sesame oil designed for cold use in salads and vinaigrettes, with low acidity. Classified as a sesame oil fraction in HTS 1515.50.00.00, refined but chemically unmodified. Its mild flavor enhances fresh dishes without overpowering.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Certify low free fatty acid content (<0.3%) for salad oil grade compliance

Include cold test results to prove suitability for non-heated uses

Label with usage instructions to differentiate from cooking oils

Sesame Salad Oil from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1515.50.00.00