Alkali-Refined Corn Oil for Oleochemical Feedstock from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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