Degummed Corn Oil for Technical Emulsions from China
Corn oil degummed through caustic/alkali treatment but not further refined, precisely under HTS 1515.29.0020. Used in manufacturing technical emulsions for textiles and paper sizing. Phospholipid removal enhances emulsion stability without color/odor refinement.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.4%
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
• Provide emulsion formulation specs showing non-food use to ease customs clearance
• Certify no bleaching agents used via analytical reports to maintain once-refined status
• Declare volume accurately; statistical note kg cmsc not applicable but quantity precision matters