Denatured Mustard Seed Oil for Leather Tanning Agents from China
This denatured fraction of mustard seed oil serves as a softening agent in leather tanning processes, refined to remove impurities but not chemically changed. It is classified in HTS 1514.99.50.20 specifically for denatured mustard seed oil and fractions thereof.
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
• Declare viscosity and iodine value specs to confirm suitability for tanning without triggering food oil scrutiny
• Use ISO tankers for large volumes; ensure manifests note 'industrial denatured oil'