Deodorized Corn Oil from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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