Soft Palm Stearin from Japan
Soft palm stearin is a lower-melting solid fraction from palm oil, used in puff pastry fats and icings. It qualifies under HTS 1511.90.00.00 for non-modified palm fractions.
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
• Document soft fraction via crystallization specs; refrigerated shipping advised
• Common error: confusing with harder stearin grades