Acid Oil from Soybean Oil Neutralization from Mexico
Acid oil is the soap-stock residue obtained from phosphoric acid neutralization during soybean oil refining. It consists primarily of free fatty acids, phospholipids, and other impurities removed from the crude oil. This product falls under tariff item 1522.00.00 as a residue resulting from the treatment of fatty substances, specifically vegetable oil refining.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the acid oil is properly classified as a residue, not as a refined oil, to avoid misclassification
• Provide a Certificate of Analysis showing free fatty acid content and moisture levels to support the tariff classification
• Verify if the product requires a Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) permit if intended for animal feed use