Industrial Denatured Rapeseed Lubricant Base Oil from Japan
Denatured rapeseed oil fraction used as a base for metalworking lubricants, denatured to prevent use as food and ensure safety in manufacturing. Classified under HTS 1514.99.50.10 as denatured rape/colza oil fractions, distinct from chemically modified oils. Denaturation aligns with chapter notes excluding merely denatured oils from heading 1518.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include lab analysis reports proving denaturation levels meet customs thresholds; label containers clearly as 'denatured - not for food'
• Pitfall: Mislabeling as edible oil can trigger FDA holds