Palm Stearin from Germany
Palm stearin is the solid fraction separated from palm oil through fractionation, commonly used in shortenings, confectionery fats, and soap bases. Classified under HTS 1511.90.00.00 as a non-chemically modified fraction of palm oil, distinct from crude or fully refined whole oil.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide fractionation certificates and melt point tests to substantiate classification; label clearly as stearin fraction
• Avoid pitfalls by distinguishing from palm kernel stearin, which uses a different HTS