Refined Almond Oil from Japan
Refined almond oil is extracted from almond nuts and used primarily in culinary applications for its mild flavor and high smoke point. It falls under HTS 1515.90.21.00 as a fixed vegetable oil derived from nuts, whether refined or not, without chemical modification. This classification covers oils from nut sources like almonds, distinct from other vegetable oils.
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
• Verify the oil is not chemically modified (e.g
• no hydrogenation) to stay in 1515; provide extraction method documentation
• Include certificate of analysis showing nut origin and refinement process to avoid misclassification as edible mixtures
• Label clearly as 'nut oil' for FDA compliance; watch for allergen declarations on packaging