RBD Rapeseed Oil for Industrial Lubricants

RBD (refined, bleached, deodorized) rapeseed oil imported in bulk for manufacturing metalworking and hydraulic lubricating oils. It acts as a base stock with natural lubricity from triglycerides. HTS 1514.99.10.00 applies due to its specified use in lubricating oil production.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

1514.99.50Same rate: 17.5%

If imported for use as food or feed

Edible rapeseed oil uses have separate statistical suffixes.

1520.00.00.00Same rate: 17.5%

If glycerol ester distilled fractions

Refined glycerol esters of fatty acids from rapeseed go to heading 1520.

2710.20Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If for motor oil base if heat-treated

Severely refined or heat-processed oils classify as petroleum lubricants.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use ISF filings with end-use codes for lubricants to preempt CBP queries

Provide GC-MS analysis confirming no additives or chemical mods

Bulk tanker imports reduce scrutiny vs. packaged goods

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