Once-Refined Corn Oil for Biodiesel Production from Germany

This is corn oil that has undergone alkali or caustic washing to remove impurities like free fatty acids and phospholipids, but has not been bleached or deodorized, classifying it as once-refined under HTS 1515.29.0020. It is primarily used as a feedstock in biodiesel manufacturing due to its high fatty acid content. The limited refining preserves natural components suitable for industrial conversion processes.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

13.4%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Verify refining stage with lab analysis certificates showing alkali wash but no bleaching/deodorizing to confirm HTS 1515.29.0020 classification

Include processing logs and fatty acid profiles in documentation to avoid misclassification as fully refined under 1515.29.0040

Check for microbial contamination risks in once-refined oils; ensure compliance with FDA prior notice for food-grade potential

Once-Refined Corn Oil for Biodiesel Production from Germany — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1515.29.00.20