Hydrogenated Castor Oil Fraction from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Lab analysis to confirm no hydrogenation beyond fraction; FDA cosmetic notification if applicable
• Pitfall: over-hydrogenation triggers 1513