RBD Rapeseed Oil for Industrial Lubricants from Germany
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 — 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
• 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