Degummed Corn Oil for Technical Emulsions from Japan
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 — 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
• 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