Mango Kernel Fat from Japan
Mango kernel fat is extracted from mango seed kernels, serving as a cocoa butter alternative in foods and cosmetics. HTS 1515.90.81.90 covers this unmodified fixed vegetable fat and its fractions. It is refined for stability without chemical changes.
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
• Include COA verifying no trans fats from partial hydrogenation
• Declare botanical source accurately to prevent reclassification
• Comply with biotech regulations if from GM mango varieties