Deodorized Castor Oil
Castor oil with odor removed via steam distillation, retaining core composition for food/pharma. Remains under HTS 1515.30.00.00 as refined but not chemically modified fixed oil. Clear, neutral taste.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If low-erucic rapeseed type
Other refined oils like canola fall under 1514, by seed type.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• GRAS status for food use; odor test reports needed
• Pitfall: deodorization mistaken for chem mod
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Refined Castor Oil USP Grade
This is a highly refined castor oil derived from the seeds of Ricinus communis, processed to meet United States Pharmacopeia standards for purity and safety. It falls under HTS 1515.30.00.00 as a fixed vegetable oil and its fraction, not chemically modified, commonly used in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. The refinement removes impurities but retains its natural triglyceride composition.
Cold-Pressed Virgin Castor Oil
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.
Castor Oil Industrial Grade
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.
Hydrogenated Castor Oil Fraction
A fractionated and partially hydrogenated derivative of castor oil used in cosmetics as a thickener, but base remains vegetable triglyceride. Wait, no—actually pure fractions without chem mod under 1515.30; but for alt. This is unmodified fraction. It qualifies under HTS 1515.30.00.00 as castor oil fraction.
Organic Castor Oil Certified
Certified organic castor oil from organically grown Ricinus communis seeds, cold-pressed and unrefined. Falls under HTS 1515.30.00.00 for castor oil not chemically modified; statistical notes reference organic standards. Used in natural health products.
Castor Oil Refined for Cosmetics
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.