Once-Refined Corn Oil Fraction for Soapstock Production from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.4%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document intended downstream use in soap production to support industrial classification
• Test for acid value post-wash; excessive FFA may trigger reclassification as crude
• Avoid retail packaging to prevent scrutiny as edible oil under food regs