U.S. imports of Refined Rapeseed, Colza, or Mustard Oil and Fractions (SITC 42179) totaled $258.3M in August 2026, imported from 24 countries.
Importers of Refined Rapeseed, Colza, or Mustard Oil and Fractions paid $466K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 0.18% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Refined Rapeseed, Colza, or Mustard Oil and Fractions imports of $258.3M in August 2026 ran 21% above the year-to-date monthly average of $213.2M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataRefined canola oil — the food-grade, low-erucic-acid form of rapeseed oil — is one of the most widely consumed edible oils globally, prized for its light flavor, low saturated fat content, and versatility in frying, baking, and salad applications. Industrial-grade refined rapeseed oil (high-erucic-acid) serves as a lubricant base and chemical feedstock, occupying a separate commercial channel from food-grade product despite sharing this classification. Importers must ensure that refined product destined for food use meets FDA's erucic acid and labeling standards.
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1.9K import shipments a month
Yes — at the SITC level, both refined high-erucic-acid rapeseed oil and refined low-erucic-acid canola oil fall under the same heading. However, they are commercially and regulatorily distinct: food-grade canola must meet FDA's erucic acid limit, while high-erucic-acid oil is restricted to non-food industrial applications. Importers should maintain clear documentation of the variety and intended use to avoid misapplication.
Common fractions include winterized canola oil (wax-free, for clear dressings), partially hydrogenated forms (now largely phased out due to FDA's trans-fat rules), and interesterified fractions used in margarine and shortening. Each fraction has distinct physical properties and processing histories that affect both pricing and end-use suitability; buyers should specify the fraction type precisely in purchase contracts.
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Basic heading 42179 · $258.3M of $1.7B
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $2.4B of Refined Rapeseed, Colza, or Mustard Oil and Fractions and exported $91.0M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
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Canada and Australia together supply 100% of it. Australia pays 12.5% duty; Canada 0.0%.
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