Refined Corn Oil from Mexico
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.
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
• Verify refinement process documentation to confirm no chemical modification, as that shifts classification to Chapter 15 headings like 1515.90
• Include certificates of analysis showing peroxide value and free fatty acid content to prove purity standards for food-grade imports
• Label clearly as 'refined corn oil' to avoid misclassification as crude oil under 1515.21.00