Once-Refined Maize Oil for Biofuel Intermediates from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20.9%
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
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
• Reference ASTM biofuel feedstock standards in docs to support classification
• Monitor for water content; excess from washing can affect duty valuation
• Declare as non-chemically modified to stay in Chapter 15