Cupuacu Butter Refined from China
Refined butter from cupuacu fruit seeds (Theobroma grandiflorum), used in cosmetics, physically refined only. Classed in HTS 1515.90.81 as other fixed vegetable fat, Amazonian origin but not cocoa-related heading. Unmodified status confirmed.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Brazilian rainforest sourcing certificates enhance market value
• Refined purity >99% docs prevent disputes
• Bulk pharma grade avoids cosmetic chapter