Industrial Corn Oil Fraction
Industrial corn oil fraction for non-food uses like soaps and paints, with lower purity than food-grade. It is still a refined corn oil fraction that is not chemically modified, falling under tariff item 1515.29.00 as 'other' corn oil 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% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the oil is denatured for industrial use
Denatured fats and oils are classified under heading 15.18.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Clearly state the industrial end use on customs documentation
• Provide a technical data sheet showing the fraction's properties
• Confirm the oil is not denatured, as denatured oils fall under heading 15.18
Related Products under Tariff item 1515.29.00
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.
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.