Bleached Palm Mid-Fraction
Bleached palm mid-fraction is a refined palm oil fraction obtained through physical processing to remove color impurities, without chemical modification. It is used in chocolate spreads and bakery fats, and falls under tariff item 1511.90.00 as an 'other' palm oil fraction that is refined but not chemically altered.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the palm mid-fraction is crude (unrefined)
Crude palm oil and its fractions are classified separately from refined ones.
If blended with other oils or fats for edible preparations
Edible mixtures or preparations of fats and oils fall under heading 15.17.
Not sure which classification is right?
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is not chemically modified; retain processing records to prove physical refining
• Declare the correct end-use (e.g
• food manufacturing) to avoid misclassification
• Consult the CBSA's Advance Rulings for tariff classification if uncertain
Related Products under Tariff item 1511.90.00
Neutralized Palm Oil Fraction
Neutralized palm oil fraction is a palm oil fraction processed to remove free fatty acids through neutralization, a physical or chemical refining step, but not chemically modified in structure. It is used in edible fat blends and is classified under tariff item 1511.90.00 as an 'other' refined palm oil fraction.
Palm Fatty Fraction for Confectionery
Palm fatty fraction for confectionery is a specialized palm stearin fraction with a sharp melting profile, tailored for chocolate and confectionery coatings. It is a refined, non-chemically modified palm oil fraction, classified under tariff item 1511.90.00 as 'other'.
Palm Oil Super Olein
Palm oil super olein is a highly liquid fraction obtained through double fractionation of palm oil, without chemical modification. It is used for clear frying oils and spray oils, and is classified under tariff item 1511.90.00 as an 'other' refined palm oil fraction.
Palm Stearin
Palm stearin is the solid fraction separated from palm oil through fractionation, without chemical modification. It is commonly used in shortenings, confectionery fats, and soap bases, and falls under tariff item 1511.90.00 as an 'other' palm oil fraction.
RBD Palm Olein
RBD palm olein is refined, bleached, and deodorized palm olein, processed through physical refining for food-grade use in salad oils. Deodorization is a physical process, not chemical modification, so it is classified under tariff item 1511.90.00 as an 'other' palm oil fraction.
Refined Palm Olein
Refined palm olein is the liquid fraction obtained from palm oil fractionation, used primarily in cooking oils and margarine production. It is refined but not chemically modified, and is classified under tariff item 1511.90.00 as an 'other' palm oil fraction.