RBD Rapeseed Oil for Industrial Lubricants from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• 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