Oxidized Linseed Oil Stand Oil from Japan
Stand oil is linseed oil heated and oxidized to form a high-viscosity binder for artists' paints and varnishes. HTS 1518.00.20.00 covers this as oxidized linseed oil, chemically modified for industrial non-food applications.
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
• Certify non-edible status with processing records to avoid food oil scrutiny
• Package in nitrogen-flushed containers to prevent further oxidation during shipping
• Check for EU REACH compliance if transshipping, as affects US entry docs