Industrial Crude Rapeseed Oil from Germany
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.
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
• 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