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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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