Bleached Corn Oil
Bleached corn oil is refined corn oil treated with adsorbent clays to remove color pigments, improving clarity for consumer packaging. It remains a fixed vegetable oil that is refined but not chemically modified, falling under tariff item 1515.29.00 as 'other' corn oil and its fractions.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the oil is not chemically modified; bleaching with clay is a physical process
• Provide a certificate of analysis showing the bleaching method
• Verify the 8-digit code 1515.29.00 applies to all refined corn oil, regardless of bleaching
Related Products under Tariff item 1515.29.00
Corn Oil Lecithin Fraction
Corn oil lecithin is a phospholipid fraction separated from corn oil through degumming, used as an emulsifier in food and cosmetics. It is an unmixed fraction of corn oil that is not chemically modified, classified under tariff item 1515.29.00 as 'other' corn oil fractions.
Corn Oil Mid-Fraction
Corn oil mid-fraction is obtained from multi-stage fractionation of corn oil, balancing liquid and solid properties for confectionery fats. It is a fraction of corn oil that is refined but not chemically modified, falling under tariff item 1515.29.00 as 'other' corn oil fractions.
Corn Oil Olein Fraction
Corn oil olein is the liquid fraction obtained from fractionation of corn oil, offering low-temperature fluidity for baking applications. It is a refined but not chemically modified fraction of corn oil, classified under tariff item 1515.29.00 as 'other' corn oil fractions.
Corn Oil Stearin Fraction
Corn oil stearin is the solid fraction obtained by cooling and separating higher melting components of corn oil, used in shortenings. It is an unmixed fraction of corn oil that is refined but not chemically modified, falling under tariff item 1515.29.00 as 'other' corn oil fractions.
Degummed Corn Oil
Degummed corn oil has gums and phospholipids removed via water or acid treatment, a preliminary refining step for edible oil production. It is a refined corn oil that is not chemically modified, classified under tariff item 1515.29.00 as 'other' corn oil.
Deodorized Corn Oil
Deodorized corn oil is steam-stripped under vacuum to eliminate odors and volatile compounds, yielding premium frying oil. It is a fully refined corn oil that is not chemically modified, falling under tariff item 1515.29.00 as 'other' corn oil.