Babassu Oil Refined from Japan

Refined oil extracted from babassu palm nuts, similar to palm kernel oil in fatty acid profile, used in soaps and foods. Falls under HTS 1513.29.00.00 as other palm kernel or babassu oil.

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%

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Import Tips

• Source verification critical due to rarity; provide botanical origin certificates

• FFA and moisture specs must meet refined standards (<0.1% FFA)

• Check CITES if from wild-harvested babassu to avoid endangered species issues