Denatured Canola Cooking Oil from China

This is refined canola oil (derived from rapeseed) that has been denatured by adding a substance like methyl alcohol to render it unfit for human consumption, primarily used in industrial applications such as biodiesel production or as a lubricant base. It falls under HTS 1514.99.50.10 because it is denatured rape/colza oil and its fractions, not chemically modified beyond denaturation. Chapter note to heading 1518 confirms denatured oils remain classified under their undenatured headings.

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

Verify denaturation certificate from supplier to confirm unfitness for food use and avoid reclassification; ensure documentation specifies additive used (e.g

methanol) for customs compliance

Common pitfall: Insufficient proof of denaturation leads to scrutiny under food oil headings

Denatured Canola Cooking Oil from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1514.99.50.10