Industrial Denatured Mustard Seed Oil for Paint and Varnish Production from Mexico
Denatured mustard seed oil fraction used as a drying oil in the manufacture of paints, inks, and varnishes, with impurities removed via refining but no chemical alteration. It is specifically under HTS 1514.99.50.20 due to its mustard seed source and denatured status for non-food industrial use.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Submit supplier affidavits confirming denaturation method and mustard seed purity to prevent disputes over origin
• Ensure packaging labels clearly state 'denatured for industrial use only' to aid customs inspection