Refined Colza Oil for Rubber Substitutes
Refined colza oil, derived from Brassica napus seeds, imported specifically for use in manufacturing synthetic rubber substitutes like nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR). It serves as a processing oil to improve plasticity and reduce viscosity during compounding. Classified under HTS 1514.99.10.00 due to its designated end use in rubber production.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not designated for rubber or lubricating oil use
General rapeseed oil fractions without specified industrial end use fall into the 'other' category at higher duty rates.
If highly processed and used as lubricant base stock
Blended or reprocessed oils functioning primarily as lubricating oils shift to petroleum oils heading based on end application.
If consisting of soap-stocks or foots/dregs
Residues like soap-stocks from rapeseed oil refining are classified separately in heading 1522 per chapter notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide a declaration or contract from the buyer specifying use in rubber substitute manufacturing to qualify for this HTS; failure may reclassify to general 1514.99
• Include certificate of analysis confirming it's rapeseed/colza oil not chemically modified, with low erucic acid content if applicable
• Avoid common pitfalls like missing end-use affidavits, which trigger audits and higher duties under 1514.99.90
Related Products under HTS 1514.99.10.00
Low Erucic Rapeseed Oil for Lubricating Oil Production
Low erucic acid rapeseed oil (LEAR oil) fraction, refined but not chemically modified, imported for blending into industrial lubricating oils. It provides oxidative stability and viscosity index improvement in formulations. Falls under HTS 1514.99.10.00 for its explicit import purpose in lubricant manufacturing.
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.
Cold-Pressed Colza Oil for Rubber Processing Aid
Cold-pressed colza oil fraction, unrefined but settled, for use as a processing aid in rubber substitute extrusion and molding. Enhances flow without saponification issues. Qualifies for HTS 1514.99.10.00 with end-use declaration for rubber manufacture.
High-Oleic Rapeseed Oil for Bio-Lubricants
Genetically selected high-oleic rapeseed oil fraction for eco-friendly bio-lubricant base stocks in machinery. Offers superior thermal stability for rubber substitute analogs. HTS 1514.99.10.00 for declared lubricating oil manufacturing import.
Refined Mustard Oil for Conveyor Belt Rubber
Refined mustard oil imported for compounding Styrene-Butadiene Rubber (SBR) substitutes used in conveyor belts. Provides tackiness and dispersion of fillers. Strictly HTS 1514.99.10.00 with rubber manufacturing end-use proof.
Bleached Rapeseed Oil for Gear Lubricants
Bleached rapeseed oil fraction for high-performance gear lubricating oils in automotive substitutes. Reduces friction coefficients effectively. HTS 1514.99.10.00 designated for lube oil production imports.