Crude Palm Oil CPO from Japan
Crude palm oil is extracted directly from the mesocarp of oil palm fruit without refining, containing impurities like free fatty acids and phospholipids. It falls under HTS 1511.10.00.00 as crude palm oil not chemically modified. Primarily used in food processing, oleochemicals, and biofuel production.
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
• Verify palm oil origin certificates to comply with sustainability regulations like RSPO; test free fatty acid content for quality specs; ensure proper temperature-controlled shipping to prevent solidification