Food-Grade Linseed Oil
High-oleic linseed oil refined for culinary use, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, suitable for salad dressings and supplements. It is a refined fixed vegetable oil not chemically modified, classifiable under this tariff item when imported for further processing.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the oil is packaged for retail sale as a dietary supplement
Retail supplement products are not 'for processing'.
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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 oil is not chemically modified, such as through interesterification
• If for food processing, comply with CFIA labeling and safety standards
• Keep the bill of lading and processing agreements to show the intended use
Related Products under Tariff item 1515.19.10
Artist-Grade Linseed Oil
Ultra-refined linseed oil for oil painting mediums, with low acidity to prevent yellowing. It is a fixed vegetable oil that has been refined but not chemically modified, making it classifiable under this tariff item for processing.
Boiled Linseed Oil
Linseed oil heat-treated with driers for faster drying, used in woodworking finishes and artist paints. Heating does not constitute chemical modification, so it remains a fixed vegetable oil fraction under this tariff item for processing.
Cold-Pressed Linseed Oil
Linseed oil extracted mechanically without heat or solvents, minimally refined for raw use in health foods and cosmetics. It is a fixed vegetable oil not chemically modified, qualifying for this tariff item when imported for processing.
Double-Boiled Linseed Oil
Linseed oil boiled twice for maximum drying speed, ideal for furniture restoration. The double-boiling process is physical, not chemical, so it remains a non-chemically modified linseed oil fraction under this tariff item for processing.
Organic Refined Linseed Oil
Refined linseed oil from certified organic flax seeds, for premium food and supplement markets. Organic certification does not alter the oil's chemical nature, so it remains a non-chemically modified fixed vegetable oil under this tariff item for processing.
Refined Linseed Oil
Linseed oil extracted from flax seeds, refined to remove impurities, used primarily as a drying oil in paints and varnishes. It is a fixed vegetable oil that is refined but not chemically modified, qualifying for this tariff item when imported for processing.