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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide end-use statements for confectionery; match IV and SFI profiles
• Pitfall: bulk sales mistaken for industrial if not labeled