Rapeseed Acid Oil from China
Rapeseed acid oil is generated during canola/rapeseed oil refining, containing 40-80% free fatty acids primarily oleic and erucic types for industrial soap noodles and metal working. Qualifies as 'other' acid oils under HTS 3823.19.4000.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.2%
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
• Test and certify FFA content range and phosphorus levels to distinguish from crude oils
• EU origin requires low erucic acid documentation if making food claims (avoid entirely for industrial)