Solvent-Extracted Crude Linseed Oil from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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