Bulk Crude Colza Oil for Lubricating Oil Production from Japan
Crude colza oil shipped in bulk tankers for factory conversion into high-performance lubricating oils. HTS 1514.91.10.00 applies to its crude form and explicit import intent for lubricant manufacturing. Excludes any refining prior to import.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit import documentation including end-user letters from manufacturers specifying lubricating oil production
• Avoid common pitfall of inadequate segregation in storage to prove non-diversion from declared use
• Test for acid value and impurities to confirm crude status per chapter definitions