Dehydrated Linseed Oil from China
Dehydrated linseed oil has water and impurities removed for faster-drying paints and enamels. Classified in HTS 1518.00.20.00 as chemically modified (dehydrated) linseed oil for industrial use.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
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
• Submit dehydration process certificates to differentiate from standard refined oils
• Monitor for rancidity; use stabilizers if shelf life exceeds 6 months
• Bulk import in IBC totes reduces classification risks vs. retail cans