Once-refined (subjected to alkalai or caustic wash, but not bleached or deodorized)
Other fixed vegetable or microbial fats and oils (including jojoba oil) and their fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified: > Corn (maize) oil and its fractions: > Other > Once-refined (subjected to alkalai or caustic wash, but not bleached or deodorized)
Duty Rate (from China)
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
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Products classified under HTS 1515.29.00.20
Once-Refined Corn Oil for Biodiesel Production
This is corn oil that has undergone alkali or caustic washing to remove impurities like free fatty acids and phospholipids, but has not been bleached or deodorized, classifying it as once-refined under HTS 1515.29.0020. It is primarily used as a feedstock in biodiesel manufacturing due to its high fatty acid content. The limited refining preserves natural components suitable for industrial conversion processes.
Alkali-Washed Corn Oil for Animal Feed Emulsifier
Once-refined corn oil treated only with alkali wash to eliminate gums and impurities, fitting HTS 1515.29.0020 as it lacks bleaching or deodorization. Used in animal feed formulations as an emulsifier and energy source. Its semi-processed state retains lecithin fractions beneficial for feed palatability.
Caustic-Washed Maize Oil for Industrial Lubricants
Maize (corn) oil fractions subjected solely to caustic or alkali wash for degumming, classified under HTS 1515.29.0020 due to absence of bleaching/deodorizing. Ideal base for bio-based industrial lubricants and hydraulic fluids. The process removes phospholipids without altering fatty acid profile needed for lubrication properties.
Once-Refined Corn Oil Fraction for Soapstock Production
Corn oil partially refined via alkali wash only, meeting HTS 1515.29.0020 criteria as not bleached/deodorized. Serves as input for soapstock and fatty acid splitting in oleochemical industries. Retains soap-forming impurities removed in later refining stages.
Degummed Corn Oil for Technical Emulsions
Corn oil degummed through caustic/alkali treatment but not further refined, precisely under HTS 1515.29.0020. Used in manufacturing technical emulsions for textiles and paper sizing. Phospholipid removal enhances emulsion stability without color/odor refinement.
Alkali-Refined Corn Oil for Oleochemical Feedstock
Fractions of corn oil alkali-refined to remove impurities, classified in HTS 1515.29.0020 as once-refined without bleaching/deodorizing. Key feedstock for oleochemicals like fatty alcohols and amines. Preserves triglyceride structure for hydrolysis processes.
Once-Refined Maize Oil for Biofuel Intermediates
Maize oil once-refined via caustic wash, fitting HTS 1515.29.0020 exactly as not further processed. Intermediate for biofuel transesterification to produce FAME. High IV (iodine value) from minimal refining suits biodiesel specs.