Bulk Palm Nuts for Crushing from Japan
Bulk palm nuts for crushing are unhusked or partially husked oil palm fruits imported specifically for industrial kernel separation and oil pressing. Under HTS 1207.10.00.00 as palm nuts and kernels, this covers oleaginous materials in raw or minimally processed form. Essential raw material for palm kernel oil industry.
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
• Bulk importers should secure vessel fumigation certificates; declare intended use as oil extraction to support classification; monitor free fatty acid content at entry