Washed Refined Maize Oil from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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