Denatured Rapeseed Oil for Soap Manufacturing from China
Denatured rapeseed oil fraction for saponification in industrial soap production. Under 1514.99.50.10 as denatured rape oil, separate from residues in 1522. Chapter note directs soap-stocks to 1522, but virgin fractions stay here.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Specify 'for saponification' on commercial invoice; retain denaturation test results
• Pitfall: Post-import use documentation audits for end-use compliance