Bleached Palm Mid-Fraction from Japan
Bleached palm mid-fraction is an intermediate palm oil fraction treated physically to remove color impurities, used in chocolate spreads and bakery fats. Falls under HTS 1511.90.00.00 for refined, non-chemically modified palm fractions.
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
• Document bleaching as physical earth/clay adsorption, not chemical; provide color index tests
• Common issue: mislabeling as fully refined if color standards not met