Degummed Corn Oil from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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