Industrial Denatured Olive Oil for Leather Tanning from China

Olive oil fractions denatured for use in leather processing and tanning agents, unfit for human consumption. Classified under HTS 1510.90.10.00 as other olive oils rendered non-food, not chemically modified. Prevents use in food chains while allowing industrial applications like softening hides.

Duty Rate — China → United States

17.5%

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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

Declare end-use in leather industry with buyer contracts to support non-food classification during audits

Test for denaturant levels per FDA guidelines to prevent detention at ports

Label containers clearly as 'industrial use only - unfit for food' to avoid misrouting to agricultural inspections