Deodorized Corn Oil from Japan
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.
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
• Certify vacuum steam process to exclude chemical deodorization methods
• Monitor oxidative stability index (OSI) for shelf-life claims at entry
• Use nitrogen blanketing in shipping to prevent re-odorization