HS Code 151529
Refined Maize Oil
HS code 151529 covers refined maize (corn) oil and its fractions, widely utilised as a high-smoke-point cooking oil and a food manufacturing ingredient.
6-digit Section IIIFCL
HS Code 151529 — Refined Maize Oil
Refined maize oil, commonly sold as corn oil, is a popular cooking oil with a high smoke point. This code covers oil that has been neutralised, bleached, and deodorised for culinary or industrial use, but not chemically changed.
What's included
- RBD corn oil
- Refined maize oil
- Corn oil fractions for margarine
What's excluded
- Hydrogenated corn oil → use
151620(Hydrogenated fats move to heading 1516.)
Common examples
- Bottled corn oil for retail
- Refined maize oil in 210L drums
- Corn oil for snack production
Frequently asked questions
Is refined corn oil different from vegetable oil blends?
Yes, this code specifically requires the oil to be derived from maize/corn. Blended oils may fall under 1517.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 5% - 15.5%
- Documentation: Requires food-grade certification and often GMO labelling.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: United States, Turkey, Belgium
- Top importers: Saudi Arabia, Egypt, United Arab Emirates
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Key takeaway
The standard classification for edible, refined corn oil and its non-chemically modified fractions.
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