Sulfurized Sperm Whale Oil Substitute
This synthetic blend replicates the properties of sulfurized sperm whale oil for use in marine gear lubricants, relying on vegetable triglycerides that have been sulfurized. As a chemically modified vegetable fat mixture, it falls under tariff item 1518.00.00, which covers inedible fats and oils modified by sulfurization, and is not elsewhere specified in Chapter 15.
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 |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is formulated with additives for ready-to-use lubricant applications
Prepared lubricants containing petroleum oils or additives may be classified in Chapter 34 rather than as raw fat mixtures.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product contains no actual sperm whale oil, as marine mammal products are restricted under Canadian wildlife legislation
• Provide a technical datasheet showing the vegetable triglyceride base and sulfurization method to support classification under 1518.00.00
• Check if the product qualifies for duty relief under the Customs Tariff's end-use provisions for industrial lubricants
Related Products under Tariff item 1518.00.00
Blown Linseed Oil
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.
Boiled Linseed Oil
Boiled linseed oil is produced by heating and oxidizing linseed oil to accelerate its drying properties, making it suitable for wood finishes and protective coatings. It is a chemically modified vegetable oil, as the heating and oxidation alter its chemical structure. This places it under tariff item 1518.00.00, which covers oils that are oxidized or otherwise chemically modified.
Boiled Tung Oil
Boiled tung oil is polymerized by heating with metallic driers, used in traditional wood finishing. The heating process chemically modifies the oil through polymerization. It falls under tariff item 1518.00.00 as a heat-polymerized vegetable oil.
Dehydrated Linseed Oil
Dehydrated linseed oil has water and impurities removed to create a faster-drying oil for paints and enamels. The dehydration process chemically modifies the oil, making it a dehydrated vegetable oil. It is classified under tariff item 1518.00.00 as a chemically modified oil, specifically dehydrated.
Dehydrated Tallow Fatty Acids
Dehydrated tallow fatty acids are produced by removing water and distilling animal tallow, used in soap noodles and rubber processing. The dehydration process chemically modifies the animal fat. It is classified under tariff item 1518.00.00 as a chemically modified animal fat fraction.
Epoxidized Soybean Oil
Epoxidized soybean oil is produced by chemically modifying soybean oil through epoxidation, converting double bonds into epoxide groups for enhanced stability. This chemical modification places it under tariff item 1518.00.00 as a chemically modified vegetable oil.