Canola Oil Margarine Base Fraction from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26.4%
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
• 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