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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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