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
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
• Document intended use in paints to support classification; ensure MSDS sheets detail denaturant
• Pitfall: Blending post-import can trigger reclassification reviews