Castor Oil Industrial Grade from Japan
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 — 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
• Specify end-use as industrial to avoid food-grade regulations; check viscosity specs for compliance
• Avoid bulk packaging misdeclared as consumer packs