Corn Oil Lecithin Fraction
Corn oil lecithin is a phospholipid fraction separated from corn oil through degumming, used as an emulsifier in food and cosmetics. Classified under HTS 1515.29.00 as an unmixed fraction of corn oil, not chemically modified.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If mixed with other vegetable oils
Mixtures of two or more vegetable fats are classified in 1515.90, not single-source fractions.
If chemically synthesized rather than extracted
Synthetic lecithins are organic chemicals, not natural oil fractions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide extraction method details to distinguish as a physical fraction, not a chemically derived product
• Ensure FDA compliance for food-grade lecithin with heavy metal and solvent residue testing
• Avoid packaging with other ingredients to prevent set classification under 1515.90
Related Products under HTS 1515.29.00
Refined Corn Oil
Refined corn oil is extracted from maize kernels, purified to remove impurities, and used primarily for cooking and frying. It falls under HTS 1515.29.00 as a fraction of corn oil that is refined but not chemically modified, distinguishing it from crude versions in 1515.21.
Degummed Corn Oil
Degummed corn oil has gums and phospholipids removed via water or acid treatment, a preliminary refining step for edible oil production. It qualifies for HTS 1515.29.00 as a refined fraction of corn oil without chemical modification.
Neutralized Corn Oil
Neutralized corn oil undergoes alkali treatment to remove free fatty acids, producing a stable oil for salad dressings and margarine. HTS 1515.29.00 covers this as a refined, unmixed corn oil fraction.
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.
Deodorized Corn Oil
Deodorized corn oil is steam-stripped under vacuum to eliminate odors and volatile compounds, yielding premium frying oil. Falls under HTS 1515.29.00 for fully refined corn oil fractions.
Winterized Corn Oil
Winterized corn oil has waxes and high-melting triglycerides removed by chilling and filtration for salad oil clarity. Classified as HTS 1515.29.00 other corn oil fraction, refined physically.