Industrial Rapeseed Oil Lubricant Base from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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