Industrial Crude Rapeseed Oil

Bulk crude rapeseed oil for non-food industrial applications like paints, inks, and lubricants. HTS 1514.91.90 applies to this other crude variety, unrefined and chemically unchanged post-pressing. High erucic acid provides superior lubricity.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.4%+17.5%23.9%
🇲🇽Mexico6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇨🇦Canada6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇩🇪Germany6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇯🇵Japan6.4%+10.0%16.4%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2710.19Lower: 17% vs 23.9%

If chemically modified into lubricants

Chemically modified vegetable oils become 'lubricating oils' under petroleum heading.

1522.00.00Lower: 21.3% vs 23.9%

If containing significant foots or dregs

Chapter note places soap-stocks and dregs from vegetable oils in 1522.

1518.00Lower: 18% vs 23.9%

If for animal feed after mere denaturation

Denatured oils stay in base classification per chapter note.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Mark containers 'Not for Food Use' to bypass FDA oversight; include safety data sheets

Customs audits peroxide value—high levels indicate rancidity, potential reclass to waste

Bulk shipments require temperature-controlled manifests to prevent solidification

Related Products under HTS 1514.91.90

Crude Canola Oil

Unrefined oil extracted from rapeseed, commonly known as canola oil, used primarily for further processing in food manufacturing. Classified under HTS 1514.91.90 as crude rapeseed oil, other than for low erucic acid varieties specifically noted elsewhere. Not chemically modified and in its raw, unrefined state post-extraction.

Crude Rapeseed Oil #1 Grade

Industrial-grade crude oil from traditional rapeseed varieties, high in erucic acid, used in manufacturing lubricants and inedible products. Falls under HTS 1514.91.90 as other crude rapeseed/colza/mustard oil, unrefined and chemically unmodified. Extracted via mechanical pressing without further treatment.

Crude Colza Oil for Biodiesel

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.

Crude Mustard Oil Extra Strength

Unrefined oil pressed from mustard seeds (Brassica juncea), pungent and high in allyl isothiocyanate, used in specialty cooking or industrial flavors. Classified in HTS 1514.91.90 as other crude mustard oil, whether or not refined but here unrefined and unmodified. Primarily imported for ethnic food processing.

Unrefined Brown Mustard Seed Oil

Cold-pressed oil from brown mustard seeds, retaining natural sediments and color, for artisanal culinary uses. Under HTS 1514.91.90 as other crude mustard oil, not refined or modified. Imported mainly from India for ethnic spice blends.

Crude High-Erucic Rapeseed Oil (HEAR)

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.