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.

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%

Alternative Classifications

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

1516.20.10Higher: 25.2% vs 20.9%

If from sunflower rather than corn

Different oil sources have dedicated subheadings in Chapter 15.

3823.70.40Lower: 19.5% vs 20.9%

If for industrial non-food use

Industrial fatty mixtures outside food scope may fall under chemical preparations.

1515.50.00Lower: 17.5% vs 20.9%

If sesame oil source

Heading 1515 organizes by specific vegetable oil types.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document neutralization process to affirm no hydrogenation or other chemical changes occurred

Include acid value certificates (typically <0.1 mg KOH/g) for quality verification

Comply with country-specific trans fat labeling if further processed domestically