Refined Palm Olein from Mexico
Refined palm olein is the liquid fraction obtained from palm oil fractionation, used primarily in cooking oils and margarine production. It falls under HTS 1511.90.00.00 as a refined fraction of palm oil that is not chemically modified. This classification applies to other palm oil fractions beyond crude or chemically altered forms.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify refining process documentation to confirm no chemical modification; obtain certificates of analysis for purity and fraction type
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as crude palm oil under 1511.10
• Ensure proper temperature control during shipping to prevent solidification