Kokum Butter from China
Kokum butter from Garcinia indica seeds is a solid vegetable fat prized for its non-comedogenic properties in skincare. Classified under HTS 1515.90.81.90 as other fixed vegetable fats not chemically modified. Often refined for purity.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide evidence of cold-pressing to confirm no chemical refinement
• Label for cosmetic vs food use to guide proper entry
• Check for CITES if from protected Garcinia species