Blown Linseed Oil from China
Blown linseed oil is air-oxidized under pressure to create a thick, tacky product used in putties, sealants, and printing inks. It is included in HTS 1518.00.20.00 as linseed oil 'otherwise chemically modified,' specifically blown.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Declare exact modification method (blown vs. oxidized) to prevent CBP reclassification
• Test for viscosity specs, as overly thick products risk shifting to residue headings
• Use proper Incoterms for viscous liquids to handle potential settling during transit