Once-Refined Corn Oil Fraction for Soapstock Production from Germany
Corn oil partially refined via alkali wash only, meeting HTS 1515.29.0020 criteria as not bleached/deodorized. Serves as input for soapstock and fatty acid splitting in oleochemical industries. Retains soap-forming impurities removed in later refining stages.
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
• Document intended downstream use in soap production to support industrial classification
• Test for acid value post-wash; excessive FFA may trigger reclassification as crude
• Avoid retail packaging to prevent scrutiny as edible oil under food regs