Organic Cold-Pressed Rapeseed Oil from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide USDA or equivalent organic certification per General Statistical Note 6 to qualify for any preferential duties
• Document cold-pressing method to distinguish from chemically refined oils and prevent misclassification
• Test for pesticide residues during customs clearance, as organic claims require strict compliance to avoid detention