Denatured Olive Oil for Soap Manufacturing Base from Mexico
Refined olive oil denatured with bittering agents for use as a raw material in industrial soap production. HTS 1510.90.10.00 applies to olive oils unfit for food, including blends, not chemically modified. Ensures separation from culinary oils while supporting oleochemical industries.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit saponification value certificates to verify suitability for soap-making and non-food status
• Use ISF filings with precise denaturant composition to preempt CBP queries on fitness for food
• Watch for pitfalls in bulk shipments where mixing with edible oils could lead to entire lot rejection