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Degummed Corn Oil from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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