Virgin Crude Maize Oil
Cold-pressed crude oil from maize kernels without heat or solvents, retaining natural impurities for industrial or food processing. It is unrefined and not chemically modified, fitting tariff item 1515.21.00 for crude maize oil.
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
Refined virgin oil falls under a different tariff item.
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
• Document the cold-pressed process to show it is crude and unrefined
• Ensure no chemical modification has occurred
• Verify with CBSA that 'virgin' labeling does not change classification
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.
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.
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.