Denatured Mustard Seed Oil for Leather Tanning Agents
This denatured fraction of mustard seed oil serves as a softening agent in leather tanning processes, refined to remove impurities but not chemically changed. It is classified under heading 15.14 as a mustard oil fraction, with the denaturation not affecting its status as a vegetable oil.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 11% | — | 11% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 11% | — | 11% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 11% | — | 11% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 11% | — | 11% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 11% | — | 11% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the oil is mixed with surfactants or other tanning agents
Finishing agents used in leather production with added chemicals would fall under Chapter 38, not as a pure oil.
If the oil has been treated to change its chemical structure
Heading 15.18 covers treated oils, but Chapter Note 3 excludes merely denatured oils.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide a technical data sheet showing the oil's use in leather tanning and its non-food grade status
• The CBSA may require proof that the oil is a fraction, not a mixture, so include the fractionation process details
• Ensure the denaturant is listed on the invoice to avoid reclassification
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