Denatured Rapeseed Oil for Soap Manufacturing
Denatured rapeseed oil fraction for saponification in industrial soap production. This fraction is not chemically modified and falls under 1514.99.00, separate from soap-stocks and residues of heading 15.22.
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 product is a soap-stock, oil foots or dregs
Chapter note 4 directs soap-stocks and residues to heading 15.22.
If the product is a prepared soap
Prepared soaps fall under Chapter 34, not Chapter 15.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is a virgin oil fraction, not a soap-stock or residue, which would fall under heading 15.22
• Document the denaturation process and the denaturant used
• Verify with CBSA that the product is not a prepared soap, which would fall under Chapter 34
Related Products under Tariff item 1514.99.00
Bleached Rapeseed Oil for Gear Lubricants
Bleached rapeseed oil fraction used as a base for high-performance gear lubricants. It is not chemically modified, only bleached, so it remains a fixed vegetable oil of heading 15.14.
Bulk Denatured Colza Oil for Soap Stock Preparation
Bulk denatured colza oil prepared for subsequent soap-stock extraction, rendered inedible through denaturation. It is classified under tariff item 1514.99.00 as an 'other' rape, colza or mustard oil that is not chemically modified, with denaturation not affecting its tariff classification.
Bulk Refined Canola Oil
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Canola Oil Shortening Base
Liquid canola oil base for producing vegetable shortenings. It is not chemically modified and remains a fixed vegetable oil of heading 15.14.
Cold-Pressed Colza Oil for Rubber Processing Aid
Cold-pressed colza oil fraction, unrefined but settled, used as a processing aid in rubber extrusion. It is not chemically modified and remains a fixed vegetable oil of heading 15.14.
Cold-Pressed Rapeseed Oil
Cold-pressed rapeseed oil extracted mechanically without heat or chemicals for gourmet cooking. It is not chemically modified and remains a fixed vegetable oil of heading 15.14.