Rapeseed Acid Oil from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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)