Once-Refined Cottonseed Oil for Margarine Blending from Mexico
Once-refined cottonseed oil, processed through a caustic wash to neutralize free fatty acids and remove gums, intended as a blend component in margarine production before final hydrogenation. It is not chemically modified or fully purified, aligning with the tariff item for other cotton-seed oil and fractions.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
9.5%
Import Tips
• Ensure the oil is not chemically modified; only physical or caustic wash refinement is acceptable
• Provide a certificate of analysis showing free fatty acid content to support classification
• Verify if a Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) import permit is needed for food-use oils