Hazelnut Oil Refined from Japan
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 — 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
• 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