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Denatured Mustard Seed Oil for Industrial Lubricants from Germany

This is refined mustard seed oil that has been denatured by adding a denaturant to make it unfit for human consumption, primarily used as a base for bio-lubricants in machinery. It falls under HTS 1514.99.50.20 because it is a fraction of mustard seed oil that is denatured but not chemically modified beyond refinement. Denaturation distinguishes it from edible oils classified elsewhere.

Duty Rate — Germany → 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

Verify denaturation documentation from the producer, as U.S

Customs requires proof that the oil is unfit for food use to qualify under this subheading

Include lab analysis certificates confirming mustard seed origin and absence of chemical modification beyond denaturation

Avoid misdeclaration as edible oil; common pitfalls include insufficient denaturant levels leading to reclassification and penalties