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Food-Grade Corn Oil Fraction

Food-grade corn oil fraction meets strict purity for direct human consumption in processed foods. Classified HTS 1515.29.00 as refined corn oil, compliant with food regs.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.4%+17.5%20.9%
🇲🇽Mexico3.4%+10.0%13.4%
🇨🇦Canada3.4%+10.0%13.4%
🇩🇪Germany3.4%+10.0%13.4%
🇯🇵Japan3.4%+10.0%13.4%

More Specific Codes

This product may fall under a more specific subheading:

1515.29.00.20Once-refined (subjected to alkalai or caustic wash, but not bleached or deodorized)
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1515.29.00.40Other (fully refined, washed, bleached or deodorized)
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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1515.21.00Same rate: 20.9%

If not food-grade purity

Technical/non-edible crude oil uses different subhead.

2302.50.00.00Higher: 36.4% vs 20.9%

If End-use as biofuel bran falls under Chapter 23.

1510Lower: 10% vs 20.9%

If edible cottonseed oil

Cottonseed has its own edible provision.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Obtain prior FDA approval with full spec sheet for contaminants

• Ensure HACCP plans cover entire supply chain

• Batch trace oils to specific refining lots

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.

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.

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.