Cold-Pressed Jojoba Oil from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
12.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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