Virgin Walnut Oil from China
Virgin walnut oil is cold-pressed from walnuts, retaining natural flavors for salad dressings and finishing dishes. Classified under HTS 1515.90.21.00 as an unrefined nut oil, a fixed vegetable fat not chemically modified. Its nut derivation places it specifically in the 'nut oils' subheading.
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
• Provide lab tests confirming no chemical alteration and pure walnut origin to prevent reclassification
• Comply with USDA import requirements for tree nut products; declare omega-3 content if marketed as such
• Avoid bulk packaging pitfalls by ensuring containers meet food-grade standards for CBP inspection