Crude High-Erucic Rapeseed Oil (HEAR) from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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