Sulfurized Linseed Oil

Sulfurized linseed oil is chemically treated with sulfur to enhance extreme pressure properties for industrial lubricants and metalworking fluids. It qualifies under HTS 1518.00.20.00 as sulfurized linseed oil, a specified chemical modification.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3403.19Lower: 15.8% vs 17.5%

If further made into lubricant preparations

Complete lubricating preparations containing sulfurized oils are in 3403, not pure modified oils.

3819.00.00Higher: 41.5% vs 17.5%

If for specific automotive anti-wear additives

Chemical additives for lubricants may classify under 3819 if specialized.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include sulfur content analysis to prove modification and avoid 1515 raw oil duties

Comply with EPA TSCA for chemical substances notification on first import

Separate from other oils to prevent mixture classification under inedible preparations

Related Products under HTS 1518.00.20.00

Boiled Linseed Oil

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.

Polymerized Linseed Oil

Polymerized linseed oil undergoes heat treatment in vacuum or inert gas to increase viscosity for use in alkyd resins and industrial coatings. Classified in HTS 1518.00.20.00 for chemically modified linseed oil fractions, polymerized by heat as specified in the heading.

Blown Linseed Oil

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.

Oxidized Linseed Oil Stand Oil

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.

Dehydrated Linseed Oil

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.

Heat-Polymerized Linseed Oil for Alkyds

This linseed oil is polymerized by heat in inert gas for short-oil alkyd resin production in paints. HTS 1518.00.20.00 applies to linseed-specific chemically modified oils via heat polymerization.