Industrial Rapeseed Oil Lubricant Base from Japan
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.
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
• Classify based on principal use; provide end-use statements if challenged for industrial vs edible oil
• Comply with EPA biobased content requirements for marketing claims on lubricants
• Segregate from food-grade shipments to prevent cross-contamination issues at entry