Once-Refined Soybean Oil for Food Processing
This soybean oil has undergone a single refining step with alkali or caustic wash to remove impurities like free fatty acids and phospholipids, but remains unbleached and undeodorized, preserving its natural color and flavor. It falls under HTS 1507.90.40.20 as once-refined soybean oil not chemically modified. Primarily used in industrial food manufacturing for frying or as a base ingredient.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If subjected to bleaching or deodorization
Further refined soybean oil beyond once-refined stage moves to other subheadings in 1507.90 for bleached/deodorized products.
If chemically modified, like hydrogenated
Chemically modified soybean oils, such as partially hydrogenated for margarine, fall under heading 1518, not crude or refined unmodified oils.
If sold as soy oil foots or soap-stocks residue
Residues from refining like soap-stocks or foots are excluded from 1507 and classified in 1522 or related Chapter 23 headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify refining process documentation to confirm only alkali/caustic wash was applied, no bleaching or deodorization, to avoid reclassification
• Provide certificates of analysis showing soybean origin and fraction purity; ensure compliance with FDA food contact standards
Related Products under HTS 1507.90.40.20
Caustic-Washed Soybean Oil for Animal Feed
Soybean oil refined only via caustic wash to neutralize impurities, retaining natural odor and color, suitable for blending into animal feed formulations. Classified under HTS 1507.90.40.20 as once-refined, not chemically modified. Used by feed mills for its nutritional fat content without further processing.
Alkali-Refined Soy Lecithin-Rich Soybean Oil
This fraction of soybean oil is once-refined through alkali washing, concentrating natural lecithin while avoiding bleaching to maintain emulsifying properties. It fits HTS 1507.90.40.20 for other once-refined fractions not chemically modified. Ideal for bakery and chocolate production as an emulsifier base.
Once-Refined Neutral Soybean Oil Fraction
A neutral fraction of soybean oil subjected solely to caustic or alkali wash for impurity removal, unbleached to retain raw characteristics for further industrial refining. Under HTS 1507.90.40.20 as other once-refined soy oil fractions. Used in cosmetics and soap manufacturing.
Industrial Once-Refined Soybean Oil
Soybean oil alkali-washed once for industrial applications like biofuel blending or lubricant base, not bleached or deodorized to keep cost low. Classed in HTS 1507.90.40.20 for once-refined other soy oil. Not intended for direct food use.