Hemp Oil for Soap Making Base from Mexico
Pure hemp seed oil used as a superfatting agent in handmade soap production. Classified under HTS 1515.90.81.10 as non-modified hemp vegetable oil. Provides moisturizing qualities in saponified products.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
13.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Bulk imports for manufacturing; invoice specifies 'for further processing into soap'
• Ensure no pre-saponification to avoid heading 3401 classification
• FFA (free fatty acids) content critical for soap quality; include specs