Washed Refined Maize Oil from Germany
Fully washed and refined maize (corn) oil, bleached for clarity, used in margarine production. HTS 1515.29.00.40 covers this as other fully refined corn oil not chemically modified.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Submit bills of lading specifying 'fully refined' and include refinery certificates
• Comply with FDA prior notice requirements for food-grade vegetable oils entering the US
• Test for trans fats if destined for retail to meet labeling regulations