Bleached Corn Oil from Mexico
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.
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
• 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