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Refined Colza Oil for Rubber Substitutes from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• 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