Denatured Refined Mustard Seed Oil Fraction for Biofuel Production from China
A refined fraction of mustard seed oil denatured for use in biodiesel production processes, rendered inedible to reduce costs and comply with regulations. Classified under HTS 1514.99.50.20 as denatured mustard seed oil fractions not chemically modified. This ensures it avoids food-grade tariffs while serving industrial energy applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Provide certificates of analysis showing denaturant addition and fatty acid profile matching mustard seed origin
• Declare intended end-use as biofuel to support classification; bulk shipments require proper temperature-controlled transport to prevent spoilage