Shea Butter Press Cake
Shea butter press cake is the solid residue left after hydraulic pressing of shea nuts to extract shea butter. It is classified under tariff item 1522.00.00 as a residue resulting from the treatment of vegetable fats, specifically the wax-bearing portion of the nut. This product is commonly used as an ingredient in soaps, animal feeds, and as a biomass fuel.
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 press cake is used primarily as animal feed
Oil-cake and other solid residues from vegetable fats are classified under heading 23.04 when used as feed.
If the residue is chemically modified or processed beyond simple pressing
Heading 15.18 covers chemically modified fats and oils, but note 3 excludes merely denatured products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is free from solvent extraction residues, as oils obtained by solvent extraction fall under other headings
• Provide a certificate of analysis showing the residue is from mechanical pressing to support classification
• Verify the end use (feed vs. soap) as this may affect other import requirements from CFIA
Related Products under Tariff item 1522.00.00
Acid Oil from Soybean Oil Neutralization
Acid oil is the soap-stock residue obtained from phosphoric acid neutralization during soybean oil refining. It consists primarily of free fatty acids, phospholipids, and other impurities removed from the crude oil. This product falls under tariff item 1522.00.00 as a residue resulting from the treatment of fatty substances, specifically vegetable oil refining.
Beeswax Press Residues
Beeswax press residues are the leftover material from hydraulic pressing of crude beeswax to extract purified wax. These residues contain impurities, wax fragments, and other non-wax components. They are classified under tariff item 1522.00.00 as residues resulting from the treatment of animal waxes, specifically beeswax processing.
Degras Wool Grease Residue
Degras is a residue obtained from the treatment of wool grease during the scouring process, containing fatty acids, unsaponifiable matter, and other impurities. It is a classic example of degras as defined in tariff item 1522.00.00. This product is used in leather treatment and industrial lubricants.
Dregs from Tallow Rendering
Dregs from tallow rendering are the watery, proteinaceous residues left after high-temperature rendering of beef fat. These residues contain water, proteins, and small amounts of fat. They are classified under tariff item 1522.00.00 as residues from the treatment of animal fatty substances, specifically tallow rendering.
Foots from Sunflower Oil Degumming
Foots from sunflower oil degumming are the residues obtained from water or acid degumming processes, containing gums, phospholipids, and residual oil. These foots are classified under tariff item 1522.00.00 as residues from the treatment of vegetable fatty substances. They are valuable for lecithin recovery and other industrial applications.
Glycerol Pitch from Biodiesel Production
Glycerol pitch is the crude residue from biodiesel transesterification, containing salts, fatty acids, and glycerin. According to Chapter Note 4, glycerol pitch falls in heading 15.22, which includes tariff item 1522.00.00. This product is used in industrial applications such as fuel additives and chemical feedstocks.