Refined Shea Butter from Germany
Refined shea butter is a semi-solid fat derived from shea nuts, widely used in skincare and chocolate production. It qualifies for HTS 1515.90.81.90 as a fixed vegetable fat, refined but not chemically modified. Unrefined versions also fall here if unmodified.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain FairWild or organic certification if claimed to expedite customs clearance
• Document refining process to prove no chemical modification occurred
• Watch for contamination issues; provide microbial testing for FDA entry