Neutralized Palm Oil Fraction from Japan
A neutralized fraction of palm oil, processed to remove free fatty acids but not chemically modified, used in edible fat blends. It is classified in HTS 1511.90.00.00 as 'other' palm oil fractions, excluding crude or chemically altered products.
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
• Include neutralization process records without evidence of chemical alteration; test for FFA levels
• Pitfall: confusing neutralization (physical) with deodorization if over-processed