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U.S. imports of crude linseed oil (not chemically modified) (HS 151511) totaled $82K in April 2026, traded with 4 countries.
Importers of Crude Linseed Oil (Not Chemically Modified) paid $7K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.6% on $70K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Crude Linseed Oil (Not Chemically Modified) imports of $82K in April 2026 ran 19% below the year-to-date monthly average of $102K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataCrude linseed oil — pressed from flaxseed without further refining — is a foundational drying oil for the paints, varnishes, and linoleum industries, where its high polyunsaturated fatty acid content drives rapid oxidative curing. A single 10-digit tariff line (1515110000) covers all crude, non-chemically-modified linseed oil, simplifying classification but placing the full duty burden on a narrow line. Belgium and Canada are the leading US suppliers, reflecting both European flaxseed processing capacity and proximity-driven logistics from Canadian flax-growing regions.
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Crude linseed oil (1515110000) has undergone only mechanical pressing or solvent extraction without bleaching, deodorizing, or other refining steps. Once the oil is subjected to any refining process — such as degumming, neutralization, or bleaching — it moves to the refined linseed oil heading (151519). The processing method at the time of export determines the correct classification.
Importers should verify current antidumping and countervailing duty orders with CBP and the International Trade Commission before shipment, as trade-remedy exposure can change. No blanket Section 301 or Section 232 measures apply specifically to linseed oil, but country-of-origin and product scope should always be confirmed with a licensed customs broker.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $13K | $88K | +$76K |
| BANGLADESH | -- | $79K | +$79K |
| BELGIUM | $57K | -- | -$57K |
| MEXICO | -- | $39K | +$39K |
| UZBEKISTAN | $10K | -- | -$10K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1515110000 | LINSEED OIL, CRUDE, NOT CHEMICALLY MODIFIED | $82K | 9.57% | $7K |
LINSEED OIL, CRUDE, NOT CHEMICALLY MODIFIED
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1515110000 | LINSEED OIL, CRUDE, NOT CHEMICALLY MODIFIED | $206K |
LINSEED OIL, CRUDE, NOT CHEMICALLY MODIFIED
72.5K kg
EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL AND ITS FRACTIONS
HS 150920
RAPESEED/COLZA OIL & FRACTIONS, LW ERUCIC ACID,CRD
HS 151411
RAPESEED/COLZA OIL & FRACTIONS, LW ERUCIC ACID,NES
HS 151419
ANML,VEG,MICROBIAL FAT OIL&FRACTION,CHEM MOD NESOI
HS 151800
FIXED VEG OIL, REF OR NOT, NESOI, NT CHEM MODIFIED
HS 151590
TALLOW OF BOVINE ANIMALS, SHEEP OR GOATS, NESOI
HS 150210
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $7K | $85K | +$78K |
| Connecticut | -- | $79K | +$79K |
| Texas | -- | $39K | +$39K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $43K | $79K | +$36K |
| PORT HURON, MI | -- | $85K | +$85K |
| LAREDO, TX | -- | $39K | +$39K |