Castor Oil Industrial Grade from Germany
Technical grade castor oil suitable for industrial lubricants and hydraulic fluids, derived from castor seeds without chemical alteration. HTS 1515.30.00.00 covers this fixed vegetable oil fraction, whether refined or not, for non-food uses. High viscosity makes it valuable in machinery.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Specify end-use as industrial to avoid food-grade regulations; check viscosity specs for compliance
• Avoid bulk packaging misdeclared as consumer packs