Food-Grade Linseed Oil from China
High-oleic linseed oil refined for culinary use, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, suitable for salad dressings and supplements. Classified under HTS 1515.19.00.00 as other refined linseed oil fractions not chemically modified. Distinguishes from industrial grades by purity standards.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Obtain FDA prior notice and ensure GRAS status documentation; pitfall is failing food safety certifications
• Label with accurate nutritional content and allergen warnings for linseed (flax)
• Test for peroxide value to confirm freshness upon import