Refined Jojoba Oil from China
Refined jojoba oil is a liquid wax ester extracted from jojoba seeds, used in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. It falls under HTS 1515.90.81.90 as a fixed vegetable oil that is not chemically modified. This classification applies to its fractions, whether refined or not.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.2%
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
• Verify the oil is not chemically modified to avoid reclassification under Chapter 15 headings for modified fats
• Provide certificate of analysis confirming purity and origin to meet FDA import requirements for cosmetic ingredients
• Label containers with exact composition to prevent customs disputes on 'fixed vegetable oil' status