Industrial Denatured Colza Hydraulic Fluid Base from Germany
Refined colza oil denatured for use as biodegradable hydraulic fluid base in machinery. HTS 1514.99.50.10 covers denatured fractions of colza oil, maintaining vegetable oil chapter placement. Excludes mere denaturation from heading 1518 per notes.
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
• Include flash point and viscosity specs in import docs; confirm denaturant non-toxicity for eco-labels
• Watch for misdeclaration as non-denatured leading to higher scrutiny