Blown Linseed Oil from Japan
Blown linseed oil is linseed oil that has been air-oxidized under pressure to increase its viscosity and tackiness. It is used in putties, sealants, and printing inks. This product falls under tariff item 1518.00.00 as a vegetable oil that has been chemically modified by oxidation, which is explicitly covered by the heading.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the oil is inedible and not classified under heading 15.16 (hydrogenated or esterified oils)
• Keep records of the oxidation process to demonstrate chemical modification
• Verify the product is not merely denatured, as heading 15.18 excludes such oils