Boiled Linseed Oil from Japan
Boiled linseed oil is produced by heating and oxidizing linseed oil to accelerate drying for use as a wood finish and protective coating. It falls under HTS 1518.00.20.00 as a chemically modified vegetable oil from linseed (flaxseed), specifically boiled or oxidized, excluding those in heading 1516.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify chemical modification process documentation to confirm classification under 1518, not raw oils in 1515
• Include safety data sheets (SDS) for handling boiled oils, as they may be flammable
• Label clearly as 'not for food use' to avoid misclassification as edible oil