Degummed Palm Kernel Oil from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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