Industrial Corn Oil Fraction
Industrial corn oil fraction for non-food uses like soaps and paints, lower purity than food-grade. Still HTS 1515.29.00 as refined vegetable fat fraction.
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More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If technical grade mixture
Industrial mixtures classify separately from pure fractions.
If pre-mixed into lubricants
Finished lubricant preparations go to Chapter 34.
If finishing agent for textiles
Textile finishing oils are in Chapter 38.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare end-use as industrial to match lower food safety standards
• No need for food certs but provide flash point for safety
• Avoid food-grade labeling to prevent higher scrutiny
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.