Neutralized Corn Oil from Mexico
Neutralized corn oil undergoes alkali treatment to remove free fatty acids, producing a stable oil for salad dressings and margarine. It is a refined corn oil that is not chemically modified, classified under tariff item 1515.29.00 as 'other' corn oil.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
9.5%
Import Tips
• Explain that alkali neutralization is a refining step, not a chemical modification
• Provide free fatty acid content before and after treatment
• Confirm the oil is not bleached or deodorized if claiming partial refinement