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Alkali-Refined Corn Oil for Oleochemical Feedstock from China

Alkali-refined corn oil that has been treated to remove impurities but not bleached or deodorized. This once-refined oil is a key feedstock for producing oleochemicals such as fatty alcohols and amines. It falls under tariff item 1515.29.00 as a fraction of maize (corn) oil that is refined but not chemically modified.

Duty Rate — China → Canada

9.5%

Import Tips

• Ensure the oil is not bleached or deodorized to qualify as once-refined under 1515.29.00

• Declare the intended use as oleochemical feedstock to customs

• Keep records of the refining process to support classification