Palm Fatty Fraction for Confectionery from Japan
A specialized palm stearin fraction tailored for chocolate and confectionery coatings due to its sharp melting profile. Classified in HTS 1511.90.00.00 as other refined palm fractions without chemical change.
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
• Provide end-use statements for confectionery; match IV and SFI profiles
• Pitfall: bulk sales mistaken for industrial if not labeled