Mustard Seed Oil Fraction for Synthetic Rubber Compounding from Germany
Refined fraction of mustard seed oil (Sinapis alba), imported to be used as a plasticizer in synthetic rubber substitutes for tires and belts. Its fatty acid profile aids in compounding and vulcanization processes. Classified in HTS 1514.99.10.00 based on declared manufacturing end use.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include detailed purchase order referencing rubber substitute production to support classification
• Verify oil is not chemically modified (e.g
• no hydrogenation) via processing certificates