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§ HTS 1515.90.81 · US import duty

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Chapter
15
MFN base rate
3.2%
Active overlays
1
Scope
Active: section301

AD/CVD not evaluated. CBP determines binding classification at entry. Methodology →

Other fixed vegetable or microbial fats and oils (including jojoba oil) and their fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified: · Other: · Other
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HTS CODE
1515.90.81
General (MFN)3.2%
SpecialFree (A*,AU,BH…
Other (Column 2)20%
§99 overlays1

Base tariff columnsBase tariff columns

Column rates from the USITC HTS export. The column that applies depends on origin and trade-program eligibility.

General (MFN)3.2%
SpecialFree (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,JP,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)
Other (Column 2)20%

Official source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Duty at entry is determined by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP). AD/CVD watch signals are surfaced, but cash deposit rates and product-specific exclusions still require separate review.

Chapter 99 overlaysChapter 99 overlays

  • 9903.88.15 section301 +7.5% active
    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)
    Applies to China

§ DUTY BREAKDOWNDuty breakdown

Duty ledger below is calculated on a $10,000 customs value. Fees, AD/CVD, and exclusions are not included here.

China (CN)
Total 10.7% · $1,070.00
Duty breakdown Rate Amount Source
Base dutyBase 3.2% $320.00 HTS General rate
Chapter 99 section301Chapter 99 7.5% $750.00 9903.88.15
Status: exact Methodology: tariff-ledger-v1 Data: d4c9e6f79bac8e84

§ CLASSIFICATION WATCH-OUTSClassification watch-outs

These sibling HTS entries share the same parent but differ in duty rate or Chapter 99 coverage. They are review prompts, not classification recommendations.

  • 1515.90.21.00
    Nut oils
    Base rate: Free Chapter 99: 1 Base rate differs from selected HTS
  • 1515.90.60.00
    Jojoba oil and its fractions
    Base rate: 2.3% Chapter 99: 1 Base rate differs from selected HTS

§ ORIGIN COMPARISONAlternative origin comparison

This compares tariff-only outcomes for the same HTS across origin countries. Freight, AD/CVD rate amounts, exclusions, broker fees, and relocation cost are not included — but active AD/CVD order counts per country are flagged below.

China → Vietnam
$750.00 tariff-only saving
Origin Total rate Duty @ $10,000 Delta vs baseline AD/CVD orders
China (CN) 10.7% $1,070.00 — —
Vietnam (VN) 3.2% $320.00 -$750.00 —
Mexico (MX) 3.2% $320.00 -$750.00 —
India (IN) 3.2% $320.00 -$750.00 —
South Korea (KR) 3.2% $320.00 -$750.00 —

Sample duty by originSample duty by origin

Illustrative calculation at USD 10,000 customs value, standard (non-preferential) claim. Chapter 99 additional duties applied where status is active.

Origin Base rate Chapter 99 Total rate Duty (USD)
China (CN) 3.2% 7.5% 10.7% $1,070.00
Vietnam (VN) 3.2% 0% 3.2% $320.00
Mexico (MX) 3.2% 0% 3.2% $320.00
India (IN) 3.2% 0% 3.2% $320.00
South Korea (KR) 3.2% 0% 3.2% $320.00

§ RELATED ENTRIESStatistical suffixes under HTS 1515.90.81

All 10-digit statistical reporting suffixes under 1515.90.81.

§ RECENT CHANGESRecent US tariff policy notices

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