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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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