Deodorized Castor Oil from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• GRAS status for food use; odor test reports needed
• Pitfall: deodorization mistaken for chem mod