Once-Refined Soybean Oil for Food Processing from Japan
This soybean oil has undergone a single refining step with alkali or caustic wash to remove impurities like free fatty acids and phospholipids, but remains unbleached and undeodorized, preserving its natural color and flavor. It falls under HTS 1507.90.40.20 as once-refined soybean oil not chemically modified. Primarily used in industrial food manufacturing for frying or as a base ingredient.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
29.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify refining process documentation to confirm only alkali/caustic wash was applied, no bleaching or deodorization, to avoid reclassification
• Provide certificates of analysis showing soybean origin and fraction purity; ensure compliance with FDA food contact standards