Industrial Denatured Colza Hydraulic Fluid Base
This is refined colza oil that has been denatured to make it unfit for human consumption, intended for use as a biodegradable hydraulic fluid base in industrial machinery. Because it is not chemically modified and is denatured only, it remains classified under the vegetable oils of heading 15.14, as the denaturation does not remove it from this chapter.
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 chemically modified or processed beyond simple refining and denaturing
Heading 15.18 covers chemically modified fats and oils, but Chapter Note 3 excludes merely denatured oils, which stay in their original heading.
If the product is blended with petroleum-based hydraulic fluids
A mixture with mineral oils would shift classification to petroleum oils and lubricant preparations.
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
• Ensure the product is truly denatured and not chemically modified; keep certificates from the supplier describing the denaturing agent
• Be ready to provide a detailed product specification sheet to the CBSA officer to support classification under 1514.99.00
• If the oil is merely denatured, note that heading 15.18 does not apply per Chapter Note 3
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