Dried Palm Kernel Pieces from China
Dried palm kernel pieces are fragmented kernels from oil palm, sun-dried or mechanically dried to reduce moisture for storage and transport. They remain under HTS 1207.10.00.00 as unbroken or broken palm kernels, an oleaginous fruit not further processed beyond drying. Primarily destined for crushing mills.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Test for aflatoxin levels common in tropical nuts and provide lab certificates; use ventilated containers to prevent mold; differentiate from defatted meals under heading 1208