Cold-Pressed Crude Linseed Oil from Mexico
Linseed oil obtained by mechanical cold-pressing flax seeds without heat or solvents, retaining natural impurities and color. It qualifies as crude under HTS 1515.11.00.00 since no refining steps like filtering or settling have been applied.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
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
• Label containers clearly as 'crude, unrefined' with fatty acid profile to substantiate classification
• Ensure bulk packaging meets food-grade standards if dual-use for edible purposes, avoiding contamination issues
• Watch for misdeclaration as virgin oil, which could trigger higher duties or reclassification