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Industrial Corn Oil Fraction from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• 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