Crude High-Erucic Rapeseed Oil (HEAR) from Germany
Specialty high-erucic acid rapeseed (HEAR) oil, crude fixed, used in polymer and lubricant industries. HTS 1514.91.90 captures this as other crude rapeseed oil, unrefined. Erucic acid >45% differentiates it for industrial applications.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Fatty acid chromatogram essential—must show >40% erucic to justify non-food status
• REACH compliance for EU-origin HEAR if transshipping through Europe
• Avoid commingling with food-grade oils in containers to prevent contamination claims