Hot Mustard Seed Flour from Japan
Intensely flavored flour from high-pungency mustard varieties, popular in Asian cuisine spice blends. Under HTS 2103.30.2000 for unprepared mustard flour and meal, not mixed seasonings.
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
• Test for allyl isothiocyanate levels to confirm potency without additives
• Use vacuum-sealed packaging to preserve volatiles during ocean freight
• Avoid naming as 'prepared' to prevent misclassification as sauce