Refined Denatured Rapeseed Oil for Paint Thinner from China
High-oleic refined rapeseed oil denatured for use in paint and coating formulations as a solvent base. Classified HTS 1514.99.50: denatured other rapeseed oil. Chapter notes confirm it stays here unless fitting soap-stocks or modified.
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 volatility and flash point for hazmat compliance; use third-party lab for denaturation verification; avoid bulk packaging mix-up with edible oils