Safflower Oil for Biodiesel Feedstock from Mexico
Crude safflower oil used as triglyceride feedstock for biodiesel production via transesterification. It is non-chemically modified safflower oil under HTS 1512.19.00.40. High linoleic content suits renewable fuel processing.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
13.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Declare end-use as industrial fuel to potentially qualify for duty exemptions; provide acid value for quality
• EPA renewable fuel standard documentation if further processed domestically; avoid food channel mixing