Crude Canola Oil for Biodiesel Production from China
Unrefined oil extracted from rapeseed, commonly known as canola oil in North America, used primarily as a feedstock for biodiesel production. This product falls under HTS 1514.91.90.10 as crude rape or colza oil that is not chemically modified. It is traded in bulk for industrial processing rather than direct consumption.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.9%
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
• Verify oil acidity and free fatty acid content meets crude specifications to avoid reclassification as refined; obtain certificate of origin for potential preferential duty treatment; ensure bulk containers comply with IMO hazardous materials regulations for transoceanic shipping