Degummed Corn Oil from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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