Refined Palm Olein from Japan
Refined palm olein is the liquid fraction obtained from palm oil fractionation, used primarily in cooking oils and margarine production. It falls under HTS 1511.90.00.00 as a refined fraction of palm oil that is not chemically modified. This classification applies to other palm oil fractions beyond crude or chemically altered forms.
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
• Verify refining process documentation to confirm no chemical modification; obtain certificates of analysis for purity and fraction type
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as crude palm oil under 1511.10
• Ensure proper temperature control during shipping to prevent solidification