Crude Corn Oil from Germany
Unrefined corn oil extracted from maize germ, containing impurities and free fatty acids, used primarily for further refining into edible oil. It falls under HTS 1515.21.00.00 as crude corn (maize) oil, which is a fixed vegetable oil not chemically modified. This classification applies to the initial extraction product before any refining processes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify the oil is truly crude (unrefined) with acid value > specific threshold to avoid reclassification as refined under 1515.29
• Provide certificates of analysis showing free fatty acid content and lack of chemical modification for customs compliance