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U.S. imports of sesame oil (whether or not refined, not chemically modified) (HS 151550) totaled $9.4M in July 2026, traded with 29 countries.
Importers of Sesame Oil (Whether or Not Refined, Not Chemically Modified) paid $497K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.7% on $5.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Sesame Oil (Whether or Not Refined, Not Chemically Modified) imports of $9.4M in July 2026 ran 15% below the year-to-date monthly average of $11.1M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataSesame oil's distinctive nutty flavor and high oxidative stability make it a premium ingredient in East Asian cuisines and a sought-after component in cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations. Japan is the leading US supplier under this heading, reflecting its sophisticated toasted-sesame oil processing industry and strong brand recognition in the US specialty food market, with Mexico and Taiwan also contributing. Food-grade sesame oil — whether crude or refined — is subject to FDA admissibility review, and importers should verify that labeling meets US allergen disclosure requirements, as sesame became a major food allergen under US law in 2023.
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291 shipments/mo
Since January 1, 2023, sesame is classified as a major food allergen under the FASTER Act, requiring that sesame oil be declared on US food labels. Importers of food-grade sesame oil must ensure that downstream product labels and any co-packed formulations comply with FDA allergen labeling rules. This does not change the HTS classification but adds a layer of FDA compliance review that was not previously required.
Yes — 1515500000 covers sesame oil whether or not refined, without distinguishing between cold-pressed (light) and toasted (dark) varieties. Both types classify here as long as the oil has not been chemically modified. The distinction matters commercially — toasted sesame oil commands a significant price premium — but it does not create separate tariff lines under the current US schedule.
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Imports
$9.4MYoY · Pro
Exports
$811KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1515500000 | Sesame Oil Whether/not Refined Nt Chem Modified | $9.4M | 5.30% | 54.98% | $497K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1515500000 | Sesame Oil Whether/not Refined Nt Chem Modified | $811K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Mexico and Japan together supply 69% of it.
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entry
rate provision · imports
45.0% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 5.30%.