Bleached Corn Oil

Bleached corn oil is treated with adsorbents like clay to remove color pigments, enhancing clarity for consumer packaging. It is classified in HTS 1515.29.00 as other refined corn oil fractions.

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.

1515.90Lower: 13.2% vs 20.9%

If blended post-bleaching

Blends of refined oils shift to mixtures in 1515.90.

2710.19Lower: 17% vs 20.9%

If heavily contaminated with mineral oils

Petroleum contamination reclassifies as mineral oil products.

1512.29.00Lower: 17.5% vs 20.9%

If peanut oil instead

Chapter 15 subheadings are source-specific for fixed vegetable oils.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide color index (Lovibond) test results to validate bleaching without chemical alteration

Ensure adsorbent residues are below regulatory limits for food safety clearance

Package in light-proof containers to maintain quality during transit