Bleached Palm Mid-Fraction from Canada
Bleached palm mid-fraction is an intermediate palm oil fraction treated physically to remove color impurities, used in chocolate spreads and bakery fats. Falls under HTS 1511.90.00.00 for refined, non-chemically modified palm fractions.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document bleaching as physical earth/clay adsorption, not chemical; provide color index tests
• Common issue: mislabeling as fully refined if color standards not met