Crude Degummed Soybean Oil from Japan
This is unrefined soybean oil that has undergone degumming to remove phospholipids and gums, but remains crude due to retained impurities like free fatty acids. It falls under HTS 1507.10.00.00 as crude soybean oil, whether or not degummed, not chemically modified or further refined.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
19.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify oil acidity and peroxide values via lab testing to confirm crude status and avoid misclassification as refined
• Obtain certificate of analysis showing no chemical modification or refining beyond degumming for customs compliance
• Declare exact free fatty acid content on entry documents to prevent disputes over purity levels