RBD Palm Olein from Germany
RBD (refined, bleached, deodorized) palm olein undergoes physical refining for food-grade use in salad oils. It is an 'other' fraction under HTS 1511.90.00.00, as deodorization here is physical, not chemical modification.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Certify RBD process as steam stripping (physical); include peroxide value tests
• Watch for over-deodorization leading to fatty acid scrutiny