Acid Oil from Soybean Oil Neutralization from Japan
Acid oil is the soap-stock residue from phosphoric acid neutralization in soybean oil refining. HTS 1522.00.00.00 applies to these vegetable fatty treatment residues. Common feedstock for fatty acids.
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
• FFA percentage declaration critical - above 50% confirms residue status
• Distinguish from crude oil via neutralization process proof
• GMO documentation if US soybean origin