Virgin Walnut Oil from Japan
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 — 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
• 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