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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
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.
If for industrial fatty mixtures
If mixed with other industrial fats pre-import, it may classify as industrial fatty acid mixtures.
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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
Related Products under HTS 1515.11.00.00
Crude Linseed Oil from Flax Seeds
Unrefined oil extracted from flax seeds (Linum usitatissimum) through pressing or solvent extraction, containing impurities like waxes and phospholipids. Classified under HTS 1515.11.00.00 as crude linseed oil, which has not undergone refining processes such as degumming or neutralization.
Cold-Pressed Crude Linseed Oil
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.
Organic Crude Linseed Oil
Unrefined linseed oil from certified organic flax seeds, pressed without synthetic additives or chemicals. Classified as crude under HTS 1515.11.00.00, with organic certification noted statistically per General Note 6.
Bulk Crude Linseed Oil for Industrial Use
Large-volume crude linseed oil shipped in tankers for manufacturing paints and inks, unrefined with high impurity levels. HTS 1515.11.00.00 applies to this unprocessed fixed vegetable oil.