Denatured Canola Oil for Paint Additive from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Document intended use in paints to support classification; ensure MSDS sheets detail denaturant
• Pitfall: Blending post-import can trigger reclassification reviews