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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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