Denatured Mustard Seed Oil for Textile Processing Lubricant
This denatured refined fraction of mustard seed oil is applied as a lubricant in spinning and weaving textiles, preventing fiber breakage during production. As a non-chemically modified vegetable oil fraction, it falls under heading 15.14, with denaturation not altering its classification.
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 formulated with emulsifiers for textile lubrication
Textile lubricant preparations with added chemicals are classified under Chapter 34, not as pure oils.
If the oil is sulfurized or otherwise chemically treated
Chemically modified oils fall under heading 15.18, but simple denaturation does not.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document the oil's use in textile processing and its denatured state on the commercial invoice
• Be prepared to explain to the CBSA that the oil is not a preparation of Chapter 34, as it contains no added emulsifiers or surfactants
• Keep the denaturant's identity and percentage readily available
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