Crude High-Erucic Rapeseed Oil (HEAR) from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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