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Once-Refined Maize Oil for Biofuel Intermediates from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

13.4%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico

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

Once-Refined Maize Oil for Biofuel Intermediates from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1515.29.00.20