High-Erucic Crude Rapeseed Oil for Lubricants from Japan
Crude rapeseed oil with high erucic acid content, imported for specialty lubricating oil formulations. Classified in 1514.91.10.00 for crude state and lubricating oil end-use declaration. Erucic acid provides superior lubricity properties.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide lab reports on erucic acid levels if challenged on suitability for declared use
• Train customs brokers on this niche code to prevent default to general headings
• Monitor for EU origin restrictions on high-erucic varieties