Industrial Denatured Rapeseed Lubricant Base Oil

Denatured fractions of rapeseed oil refined for use as a base in metalworking lubricants, denatured to prevent food use. Classified in HTS 1514.99.50 for denatured, non-chemically modified rapeseed oil fractions. Chapter note excludes merely denatured oils from other headings if not fitting undenatured categories.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

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Alternative Classifications

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1514.91Lower: 16.4% vs 17.5%

If crude and not denatured

Crude rapeseed oil without refinement or denaturation goes to 1514.91.

3403.19Lower: 15.8% vs 17.5%

If lubricating preparations containing this oil

When formulated into finished lubricants with additives, it becomes a lubricating preparation in Chapter 34.

1522.00.00Higher: 21.3% vs 17.5%

If soap-stocks or residues

Per chapter note, residues like soap-stocks from rapeseed oil processing fall in 1522.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Provide proof of industrial end-use and denaturation process; ensure fractions are declared by milk solids content if applicable, though not for vegetable oils; avoid misdeclaration as biodiesel which may require different permits

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