Refined Linseed Oil from Japan
Linseed oil extracted from flax seeds, refined to remove impurities, used primarily as a drying oil in paints and varnishes. It falls under HTS 1515.19.00.00 as a fixed vegetable oil and its fraction, other than crude or for technical/industrial uses. Not chemically modified, it retains its natural composition.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify the oil is not chemically modified (e.g
• no alkali refining beyond standard) to avoid reclassification under Chapter 15 modifications
• Provide certificate of analysis confirming linseed origin and refinement level; common pitfall is mislabeling as crude
• Ensure packaging complies with FDA food contact regulations if marketed for edible uses