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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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