Bulk Crude Babassu Kernel Oil from Japan
Industrial-grade crude oil from babassu kernels, shipped in bulk for detergent and soap production. Classified as crude babassu oil under HTS 1513.21.00.00 due to lack of refining or chemical modification.
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
• Use ISO tank or flexitank shipping with stability tests to prevent spoilage en route
• Document impurity levels (e.g
• >3% insoluble matter) to substantiate crude classification
• Prepare for sanitary certificates from exporting countries like Brazil to meet FDA entry requirements