U.S. exports of Refined Corn (Maize) Oil & Fractions (Not Chemically Modified) (HS 151529) totaled $7.9M in August 2026.
Importers of Refined Corn (Maize) Oil & Fractions (Not Chemically Modified) paid $11K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 0.37% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataRefined corn oil — a staple cooking and frying oil in foodservice and retail — is split at the 10-digit level between once-refined (1515290020) and fully refined (1515290040) product, a distinction that matters for both duty treatment and end-use specifications such as smoke point and color. Canada and Mexico are the leading US suppliers, benefiting from proximity and USMCA trade terms. Importers of food-grade refined corn oil must comply with FDA admissibility requirements, including prior notice of food shipments.
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Once-refined corn oil (1515290020) has undergone partial processing — typically degumming and neutralization — but retains some color and odor. Fully refined corn oil (1515290040) has been bleached and deodorized to meet food-grade specifications. The degree of refining must be documented by the exporter, as misclassification between these two lines can result in duty discrepancies and CBP examination.
Importers should check with CBP and the USITC for any active antidumping or countervailing duty orders covering refined corn oil from specific countries. No broad Section 301 measures currently target corn oil as a standalone commodity, but origin-specific exposure can arise. A licensed customs broker can run a current scope check before committing to a supply source.
Subheading 2 of 8 in heading 1515
Subheading 151529 · $7.9M of $48.3M
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Imports
$3.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$7.9MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $28.5M of Refined Corn (Maize) Oil & Fractions (Not Chemically Modified) and exported $50.2M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1515290040 | Corn (Maize) Oil, Fully Refined, Nt Chem Modified | $3.0M | 0.37% | 3.10% | $11K |
| 1515290020 | Corn (Maize) Oil, Once-Refined, Nt Chem Modified | — | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1515290040 | Corn (Maize) Oil, Fully Refined, Nt Chem Modified | $7.9M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Exports · August 2026
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Kuwait and Mexico together take 90% of it.
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rate provision · imports
96.9% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.37% of imports for consumption.