Degummed Corn Oil

Degummed corn oil has gums and phospholipids removed via water or acid treatment, a preliminary refining step for edible oil production. It qualifies for HTS 1515.29.00 as a refined fraction of corn oil without chemical modification.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.4%+17.5%20.9%
🇲🇽Mexico3.4%+10.0%13.4%
🇨🇦Canada3.4%+10.0%13.4%
🇩🇪Germany3.4%+10.0%13.4%
🇯🇵Japan3.4%+10.0%13.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1515.21.00Same rate: 20.9%

If prior to degumming stage

Oil straight from pressing without any refining is crude under 1515.21.

1520.00.00.00Lower: 17.5% vs 20.9%

If further processed into glycerol esters

Advanced modifications like interesterification classify under heading 1520.

1518.00Lower: 18% vs 20.9%

If animal-derived fat mistaken for vegetable

Only vegetable or microbial fats stay in 1515; animal fats go to 1518.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit processing logs proving degumming is physical, not involving chemical bonds alteration

Test for phosphorous content below 10 ppm to confirm degumming efficacy for customs

Store in food-grade tanks to prevent contamination pitfalls during import