Crude Linseed Oil from Flax Seeds
Unrefined oil extracted from flax seeds (Linum usitatissimum) by pressing or solvent extraction, containing impurities like waxes and phospholipids. It is a crude fixed vegetable oil of heading 15.15.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 4.5% | — | 4.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 4.5% | — | 4.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 4.5% | — | 4.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 4.5% | — | 4.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 4.5% | — | 4.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the oil is refined or chemically modified
Refined or modified linseed oil falls under the 'other' tariff item.
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
• Confirm the botanical source as Linum usitatissimum
• Provide a lab report showing the oil is unrefined
• Check if the oil is subject to any food safety regulations if intended for edible use
Related Products under Tariff item 1515.11.00
Bulk Crude Linseed Oil for Industrial Use
Bulk crude linseed oil shipped in tankers for industrial use in paints and inks. It is unrefined, retaining natural impurities, and is a fixed vegetable oil of heading 15.15.
Cold-Pressed Crude Linseed Oil
Crude linseed oil obtained by cold-pressing flax seeds without heat or solvents, retaining natural impurities and color. It is unrefined and not chemically modified, qualifying as crude oil of heading 15.15.
Organic Crude Linseed Oil
Unrefined linseed oil from certified organic flax seeds, pressed without synthetic additives or chemicals. It is crude and not chemically modified, falling under heading 15.15.
Solvent-Extracted Crude Linseed Oil
Crude linseed oil derived from flax seeds using hexane solvent extraction, including residual solvents and gums before purification. It is unrefined and not chemically modified, qualifying as crude oil of heading 15.15.