Sal Butter

Sal butter extracted from Shorea robusta seeds is a hard fat used in soaps, cosmetics, and chocolate. It fits HTS 1515.90.81.90 for unmodified fixed vegetable fats from other sources. Sustainable sourcing is common.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.2%+17.5%20.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇨🇦Canada3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇩🇪Germany3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇯🇵Japan3.2%+10.0%13.2%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1516.20Lower: 17.7% vs 20.7%

If chemically fractionated beyond physical separation

Advanced chemical processing moves to modified fats in 1516.

3401.11Lower: 10% vs 20.7%

If used in soap manufacturing

Soap-base preparations are Chapter 34.

1512.21.00.00Lower: 17.5% vs 20.7%

If from cotton seeds mistakenly

Specific oilseeds like cotton have dedicated headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify sustainability to comply with EU deforestation regulations

Test for free fatty acids to ensure quality grade

Separate declarations for refined vs unrefined fractions

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