RBD Rapeseed Oil for Industrial Lubricants from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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