Crude Rapeseed Oil Foots (Pre-Refining) from China
Settled foots and gums from crude rapeseed oil settling tanks, containing phospholipids, imported for lecithin extraction. Borderline classification under HTS 1514.91.90.10 as crude fractions, but monitor for reclassification. High demand in food emulsifier production.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26.4%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Phosphorus content analysis (>900 ppm) confirms crude foots status; separate from spent gums which classify differently; ensure degumming process documentation