Degummed Palm Kernel Oil from China
Palm kernel oil from which gums and phospholipids have been removed via hydration or acid treatment. It is included in HTS 1513.29.00.00 as a refined fraction of palm kernel oil.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include phospholipid content specs (<10ppm) to validate degumming efficacy
• Separate declarations for acid vs water degumming to address process concerns
• Test for mycotoxins common in palm kernel to meet FDA import alerts