Castor Oil Refined for Cosmetics from Canada
Refined castor oil specifically processed for use in lipsticks and creams, clear and odorless. HTS 1515.30.00.00 includes refined castor oil fractions as fixed vegetable oils, not chemically modified. Its emollient properties are key in formulations.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Comply with cosmetic ingredient labeling (INCI: Ricinus Communis Seed Oil); test for peroxide value
• Pitfall: retail packaging may change to Chapter 33