Corn Oil Stearin Fraction from Japan
Corn oil stearin is the solid fraction obtained by cooling and separating higher melting components, used in shortenings. Under HTS 1515.29.00 as unmixed corn oil fraction.
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
• Specify fractionation method (dry vs wet) in docs to confirm physical separation
• Provide melting point analysis for stearin identification
• Bulk ship in heated tanks to avoid solidification