Canola Oil Margarine Base Fraction from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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