Washed Refined Maize Oil

Fully washed and refined maize (corn) oil, bleached for clarity, used in margarine production. HTS 1515.29.00.40 covers this as other fully refined corn oil not chemically modified.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.4%+17.5%20.9%
🇲🇽Mexico3.4%+10.0%13.4%
🇨🇦Canada3.4%+10.0%13.4%
🇩🇪Germany3.4%+10.0%13.4%
🇯🇵Japan3.4%+10.0%13.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1515.29.00.20Same rate: 20.9%

If only partially refined

Incomplete washing or bleaching qualifies as 'other' non-fully refined.

1516.20Lower: 17.7% vs 20.9%

If from sunflower instead of corn

Same refinement level but different vegetable oil source changes the heading.

1522.00.00.00Higher: 21.3% vs 20.9%

If soap-stocks or foots

Residues like soap-stocks from washing process fall under heading 1522 per chapter notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit bills of lading specifying 'fully refined' and include refinery certificates

Comply with FDA prior notice requirements for food-grade vegetable oils entering the US

Test for trans fats if destined for retail to meet labeling regulations