Olive and Avocado Premium Cooking Oil Mix from Japan
A gourmet cooking oil blend combining olive oil (heading 1509) and avocado oil (heading 1510), marketed for sautéing and dressings. It qualifies for HTS 1517.90.20 as an artificial mixture of two or more Chapter 15 oils, not covered by heading 1516. The mixture enhances flavor profiles in high-end cuisine.
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
• Obtain COO certificates specifying oil sources to claim GSP or other duty reductions
• Watch for adulteration claims; provide chromatographic analysis proving mixture authenticity