Bacuri Butter
Bacuri butter from Platonia insignis seeds is a rare tropical fat used in luxury cosmetics. It is an other fixed vegetable fat, not chemically modified, classified under tariff item 1515.90.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the butter is part of a finished cosmetic product
Finished cosmetics are classified in Chapter 33.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide documentation confirming the botanical source and that the butter is not chemically modified
• The CBSA may require a certificate of analysis
• If used in cosmetics, ensure compliance with Health Canada's Cosmetic Regulations
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Bacuri Butter Refined
Refined bacuri butter from Platonia insignis seeds is a fixed vegetable fat with a butter-like consistency at ambient temperatures, used in lotions and cosmetics. It is unmodified and physically refined, placing it under tariff item 1515.90.00 for other fixed vegetable fats.
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Buriti Oil Refined
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