Rapeseed Methyl Ester Solvent

Mixture of fatty acid methyl esters from rapeseed oil used as an industrial degreaser and paint stripper. Classified under HTS 3824.99.4140 due to its composition as vegetable-derived fatty acid ester mixtures for chemical industry applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.6%+35.0%39.6%
🇲🇽Mexico4.6%+10.0%14.6%
🇨🇦Canada4.6%+10.0%14.6%
🇩🇪Germany4.6%+10.0%14.6%
🇯🇵Japan4.6%+10.0%14.6%

Alternative Classifications

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

3814.00.50Higher: 41% vs 39.6%

If sold as organic solvent composite preparations

Mixtures functioning primarily as solvents may shift to heading 3814 rather than general chemical mixtures.

3402.90Lower: 13.7% vs 39.6%

If formulated with >70% fatty esters for surface-active properties

Surface-active preparations containing fatty esters exceed concentration threshold for Chapter 34 classification.

3824.99.39Lower: 35% vs 39.6%

If esters derived from animal fats rather than vegetable

Animal-origin fatty substances have separate statistical suffixes within the same subheading group.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide GC-MS analysis confirming methyl ester content >70% to distinguish from regular vegetable oils

Label containers with flash point warnings as required for flammable liquid imports under HAZMAT regulations

Avoid common pitfall of misclassifying as lubricants (2710) by documenting non-petroleum base and specific solvent end-use