Rapeseed Methyl Ester Solvent from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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