Kokum Butter Refined

Refined kokum butter from Garcinia indica seeds, a solid vegetable fat for skincare and confectionery, physically processed only. Falls under HTS 1515.90.81 as other fixed vegetable fats, not chemically modified and not primary listed oils. Its butter-like consistency fits fixed fat criteria.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina3.2%+17.5%20.7%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico3.2%+10.0%13.2%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada3.2%+10.0%13.2%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermany3.2%+10.0%13.2%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan3.2%+10.0%13.2%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

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

3304.99.10.00Higher: 35% vs 20.7%

If in retail beauty creams

Creams and lotions containing kokum classify as finished cosmetics in 3304.

1516.20Lower: 17.7% vs 20.7%

If interesterified with other oils

Chemical interesterification modifies structure, moving to 1516 modified fats.

2008.99Lower: 16% vs 20.7%

If processed as fruit-derived paste

Advanced processing into pastes may enter Chapter 20 other fruit preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Indian origin docs critical for traceability

โ€ข Stability tests prevent rancidity claims at entry

โ€ข Avoid essential oil admixtures that could shift chapters

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