Industrial Jojoba Oil Fraction from China
Distilled jojoba oil fraction for industrial lubricants and polishes, not for cosmetic use. Classified HTS 1515.90.60.00 as other fixed vegetable oil fraction, refined but unmodified chemically. High stability for mechanical applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22.3%
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
• File end-use declaration for industrial vs cosmetic to prevent duty evasion claims
• Declare viscosity specs (e.g
• 35 cSt) for accurate statistical units
• Obtain BIS license if for high-tech lubricants subject to export controls