Crude Spring Canola Oil from Mexico
Oil from spring-planted canola (low-erucic rapeseed), crude fixed for further refining into edible oil. Classified HTS 1514.91.90 as other crude rapeseed/colza, not the low-erucic statistical specific. Used by refineries for winterized products.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Confirm planting type documentation—spring vs winter affects yield/oil profiles
• Phospholipid content testing prevents reclass to degummed fractions
• EU-Canada trade deals may lower duties—claim with proper certificates