Cold-Pressed Virgin Castor Oil from China
Virgin castor oil extracted via cold-pressing from castor beans without heat or solvents, preserving natural properties. Classified under HTS 1515.30.00.00 as an unrefined fraction of castor oil, a fixed vegetable fat not chemically modified. Ideal for organic skincare and hair care formulations.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain organic certification if labeled as such per General Statistical Note 6; test for solvent residues
• Pitfall: mislabeling as refined when unrefined affects valuation