Denatured Canola Oil for Paint Additive from Germany
Denatured canola oil fraction serving as a drying oil additive in industrial paints and coatings. Classified in HTS 1514.99.50.10 as denatured rape/colza oil, not chemically modified for other uses. Denaturation prevents food misuse in non-food applications.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Document intended use in paints to support classification; ensure MSDS sheets detail denaturant
• Pitfall: Blending post-import can trigger reclassification reviews