Canola Oil Margarine Base Fraction

Liquid fraction of canola (rapeseed) oil used as the primary fat base in margarine production, refined but not hydrogenated. HTS 1514.99.90.10 covers this as other rape/colza fractions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.4%+17.5%23.9%
🇲🇽Mexico6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇨🇦Canada6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇩🇪Germany6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇯🇵Japan6.4%+10.0%16.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1516.20Lower: 17.7% vs 23.9%

If hydrogenated for solid margarine fat

Hydrogenated vegetable fats are animal/vegetable fats in 1516, distinct from liquid fractions.

0405.20.10Lower: 17.5% vs 23.9%

If blended with dairy butterfat exceeding vegetable content

Dairy-vegetable fat blends prioritize dairy classification in Chapter 4.

1517.10.00Lower: 17.5% vs 23.9%

If chemically modified for margarine stability

Interesterified or other modified fats go to 1517.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify 'for further processing' on entry docs to avoid retail classification issues

Monitor peroxide value in COA to ensure stability for margarine use

FDA biotech consultation may be needed if GM rapeseed varieties are used

Related Products under HTS 1514.99.90.10

Refined Canola Cooking Oil

This is a refined fraction of rapeseed oil, commonly known as canola oil, extracted from low-erucic acid rapeseed varieties and processed for high-temperature cooking. It falls under HTS 1514.99.90.10 as a fraction of rape or colza oil that is not chemically modified, suitable for retail food use.

Organic Cold-Pressed Rapeseed Oil

Cold-pressed organic rapeseed oil is a minimally processed fraction obtained by mechanical pressing without heat or chemicals, certified under USDA organic standards. Classified in HTS 1514.99.90.10 as other refined or non-chemically modified rape/colza oil fractions.

Colza Oil for Salad Dressings

High-oleic colza oil fraction refined for use in salad dressings, offering neutral flavor and stability. It qualifies under HTS 1514.99.90.10 as a non-chemically modified fraction of colza oil beyond basic categories.

Industrial Rapeseed Oil Lubricant Base

Refined rapeseed oil fraction used as a biodegradable base stock for hydraulic lubricants in machinery. Falls under HTS 1514.99.90.10 as an other rape/colza oil fraction, not chemically modified for tariff purposes.

High-Oleic Canola Oil for Frying

Genetically selected high-oleic rapeseed oil fraction with extended fry life for commercial deep fryers. Classified under HTS 1514.99.90.10 as refined rape/colza oil not chemically modified.

Expeller-Pressed Colza Oil

Mechanically expeller-pressed colza oil fraction, retaining natural flavor for specialty dressings. HTS 1514.99.90.10 includes this as other non-chemically modified colza oil.