Rapeseed Acid Oil from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)