Sulfurized Linseed Oil from China
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.
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
• 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