Cold-Pressed Jojoba Oil from China
Cold-pressed jojoba oil extracted without heat to preserve bioactive compounds, used in massage oils. Falls under HTS 1515.90.60.00 as an unrefined fraction of jojoba, a fixed vegetable oil. Its wax ester structure provides stability.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22.3%
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
• Document cold-press method in commercial invoice to support valuation and purity claims
• Test for free fatty acids (<0.5%) to avoid quality disputes at entry
• Use tamper-evident HDPE bottles for retail imports to meet packaging standards