Castor Oil for Textile Finishing
Refined castor oil used as a softener in textile processing. The oil undergoes only physical refinement (e.g., filtration, bleaching) and is not chemically modified, so it qualifies as a refined castor oil fraction under tariff item 1515.30.00.
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
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the oil is formulated with additives as a textile finishing preparation
Preparations with added chemicals are not pure castor oil and fall under 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
• Document the refinement process to show it is physical (e.g
• degumming, bleaching) and not chemical
• If the oil contains additives for textile use, it may be classified as a preparation under Chapter 34 or 38
• Ensure the product is not denatured, as denatured oils are classified elsewhere per Chapter 15 note 3
Related Products under Tariff item 1515.30.00
Bulk Castor Oil for Biodiesel
Bulk unrefined castor oil intended for biodiesel production. It is a fixed vegetable oil obtained from castor seeds without chemical modification, and its intended use as a biofuel feedstock does not alter its classification under tariff item 1515.30.00.
Castor Oil Fatty Acid Fraction
A ricinoleic acid-rich fraction isolated from castor oil, used in soap manufacturing. The fraction is obtained by physical separation without chemical change, so it remains a castor oil fraction under tariff item 1515.30.00.
Castor Oil Industrial Grade
Technical-grade castor oil for industrial lubricants and hydraulic fluids. Derived from castor seeds and refined without chemical alteration, it is a fixed vegetable oil classified under tariff item 1515.30.00.
Castor Oil Refined for Cosmetics
Refined castor oil processed for cosmetic use, clear and odorless. The refinement is physical (e.g., bleaching, deodorizing) and does not chemically modify the oil, so it falls under tariff item 1515.30.00 as a refined castor oil fraction.
Cold-Pressed Virgin Castor Oil
Virgin castor oil extracted by cold-pressing without heat or solvents. This unrefined fixed vegetable oil is not chemically modified and is classified under tariff item 1515.30.00.
Deodorized Castor Oil
Castor oil deodorized via steam distillation to remove odor, retaining its core composition. This physical process does not chemically modify the oil, so it remains a refined castor oil under tariff item 1515.30.00.