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Palm Crude Stearin Oil

Crude palm stearin fraction obtained from basic dry fractionation of crude palm oil, still considered unrefined. Classified as crude fraction under HTS 1511.10.00.00. Used in margarine and shortenings production.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
šŸ‡²šŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡©šŸ‡ŖGermanyFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µJapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1511.90.00.00Same rate: 17.5%

If chemically neutralized

Chemical treatment like neutralization makes it non-crude, to refined fractions.

1516.20Higher: 17.7% vs 17.5%

If further hydrogenated

Hydrogenation chemically modifies fats, moving to animal/veg fat heading 1516.

2915.70.01Higher: 40% vs 17.5%

If isolated saturated fatty acids

Extracted individual fatty acids are organic chemicals in Chapter 29.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Specify dry fractionation process; check IV (iodine value) specs; declare exact FFA levels accurately

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