Solvent-Extracted Crude Linseed Oil

Crude linseed oil derived from flax seeds using hexane solvent extraction, including residual solvents and gums before any purification. Falls under HTS 1515.11.00.00 as unrefined linseed oil per tariff definition.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1518.00Higher: 18% vs 17.5%

If merely denatured without refining

Denatured crude linseed oil (e.g., with alcohol for non-food use) stays in original heading per Chapter 15 note, but under 1518 if continuous-phase fat.

3823.19.20.00Higher: 19.8% vs 17.5%

If for industrial fatty mixtures

If mixed with other industrial fats pre-import, it may classify as industrial fatty acid mixtures.

Not sure which classification is right?

Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.

Import Tips & Compliance

Provide solvent residue test results (<10 ppm hexane) to customs for safety compliance

Use ISPM-15 compliant wooden pallets for shipping to prevent pest issues in agricultural oils

Avoid blending with other oils pre-import to maintain pure linseed classification