Crude Colza Oil for Biodiesel from China
Unrefined colza oil sourced from European Brassica napus, intended as feedstock for biofuel production. HTS 1514.91.90 covers this as other crude rapeseed/colza oil, not chemically modified, distinguishing from refined fractions. High erucic content makes it unsuitable for direct food use.
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
• Declare end-use as biodiesel to access potential statistical breaks or exemptions; provide buyer contracts
• Test for free fatty acid content—excessive levels may reclassify as lower-quality residues
• EU-sourced colza often needs GOTS or organic certification if marketed as sustainable feedstock