Crude Canola Oil
Crude canola oil is extracted from low erucic acid rapeseed (Brassica napus) seeds without refining or chemical modification. It is classified under tariff item 1514.11.00 as crude low erucic acid rape or colza oil, with an erucic acid content below 2% by weight.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6% | — | 6% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the canola oil is refined but not chemically modified
Refined canola oil falls under the 'other' subheading for low erucic acid rape or colza oil.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the oil's erucic acid content is less than 2% by weight with lab documentation to meet the low erucic acid definition
• Ensure the oil is in crude form, not refined or chemically modified, to avoid reclassification
• Keep records of the extraction process (mechanical or solvent) for CBSA verification
Related Products under Tariff item 1514.11.00
Bulk Crude Colza Oil
Bulk crude colza oil, synonymous with low erucic acid rapeseed oil, is unrefined and not chemically modified. It is shipped in large quantities for use in refining and falls under tariff item 1514.11.00 as crude low erucic acid rape or colza oil.
Crude Low Erucic Rapeseed Oil
Crude low erucic rapeseed oil is unrefined oil pressed from low erucic acid rapeseed varieties, retaining natural gums and waxes. It is classified under tariff item 1514.11.00 specifically for crude forms of low erucic rape or colza oil that are not chemically modified.
Crude Mustard Seed Oil (Low Erucic)
Crude mustard seed oil with low erucic acid content is extracted without refinement and not chemically modified. It falls under tariff item 1514.11.00 as part of the low erucic acid rape or colza oil category, which includes mustard oil, provided the erucic acid content is below 2% by weight.
Solvent Extracted Crude Rapeseed Oil
Solvent extracted crude rapeseed oil is produced via hexane solvent extraction from low erucic seeds, prior to full desolventizing. It is unrefined and not chemically modified, falling under tariff item 1514.11.00 as crude low erucic acid rape or colza oil.
Unrefined Canola Pressing Oil
Unrefined canola pressing oil is obtained via mechanical pressing of canola seeds, unrefined with high phosphatide content. It qualifies for tariff item 1514.11.00 as crude low erucic acid rapeseed or colza oil before any refining steps, provided it is not chemically modified.