Hazelnut Oil Refined from China
Refined hazelnut oil from roasted hazelnuts offers a nutty taste ideal for baking and sautéing. It qualifies for HTS 1515.90.21.00 as a fraction of nut-derived fixed vegetable oil, refined but chemically unmodified. Distinct from other seed oils due to its nut source.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Submit refining process details to confirm no interesterification, maintaining 1515 classification
• Check for EU origin certificates if from Turkey (major producer) to leverage trade agreements
• Beware of contamination risks; include microbial testing to pass FDA border checks