Crude Corn Oil
Unrefined corn oil extracted from maize germ, containing impurities and free fatty acids, used for further refining into edible oil. It is a fixed vegetable oil in crude form, not chemically modified, and thus classified under tariff item 1515.21.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 4.5% | — | 4.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 4.5% | — | 4.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 4.5% | — | 4.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 4.5% | — | 4.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 4.5% | — | 4.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the oil is refined before import
Refined corn oil is classified separately from crude oil.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Keep documentation that the oil is crude and unrefined, such as a laboratory analysis
• Declare the oil's intended use for refining to customs
• Check if any anti-dumping measures apply to corn oil imports
Related Products under Tariff item 1515.21.00
Bulk Tanker Crude Maize Oil
Bulk crude maize oil transported in tankers for refinery processing. It is unrefined, retains natural impurities and free fatty acids, and is not packaged for retail sale, qualifying as crude oil under tariff item 1515.21.00.
Expeller-Pressed Crude Corn Oil
Crude corn oil produced via mechanical expeller pressing without chemical solvents, retaining phospholipids and impurities. It is unrefined and not chemically modified, fitting tariff item 1515.21.00 for crude maize oil.
Food-Grade Crude Corn Oil
Crude corn oil meeting preliminary food safety standards before refining, with low impurities for direct food chain use. It remains unrefined and not chemically modified, qualifying as crude maize oil under tariff item 1515.21.00.
High-Oleic Crude Corn Oil
Crude oil from high-oleic corn varieties, extracted in crude form for health-focused refining. Despite its modified composition, it is unrefined and not chemically modified, so it falls under tariff item 1515.21.00 as crude maize oil.
Industrial Crude Corn Germ Oil
Crude oil derived from corn germ for non-edible industrial uses like biodiesel feedstock or soap production. It is unrefined and not chemically modified, so it falls under tariff item 1515.21.00 regardless of end use.
Organic Crude Corn Oil
Certified organic crude oil from non-GMO maize, unrefined for natural food processing. It is not chemically treated and retains crude characteristics, qualifying under tariff item 1515.21.00 for crude maize oil.