Neutralized Coconut Oil from Mexico
Neutralized coconut oil undergoes alkali treatment to remove free fatty acids but remains physically refined, used in shortenings. HTS 1513.19.00.90 applies as it's not chemically modified beyond neutralization. This is a standard refining step covered here.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document neutralization process as physical, not altering fatty acid structure
• NPD/FFA certificates essential for food safety clearance