Alkali-Refined Corn Oil for Oleochemical Feedstock from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%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)
Import Tips
• Include hydrolysis process descriptions in entry docs to justify industrial tariff treatment
• Lab reports on refining extent prevent disputes with fully refined competitors
• Bulk tanker imports require residue certificates to avoid contamination claims