Denatured Colza Oil for Biofuel Production from China
Refined colza oil denatured for safety in biofuel manufacturing plants, unfit for consumption. Fits HTS 1514.99.50 as other denatured colza oil not chemically modified. Denaturation distinguishes it from edible oils.
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
• Include biofuel production end-use certification; test for denaturation compliance to prevent duty hikes; common pitfall is shipping without clear labeling, risking seizure