Refined Shea Butter
Shea butter derived from shea nuts, refined through filtering and deodorizing without chemical modification, widely used in skincare and chocolate production. It qualifies for HTS 1515.90.81 as an 'other' fixed vegetable fat, not listed in primary subheadings and chemically unmodified. The solid fat form at room temperature fits the fixed fat definition.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If hydrogenated for stability
Chemically hydrogenated shea fat derivatives move to 1516 as modified vegetable fats, changing duty treatment.
If further processed into fruit preparations
Shea processed beyond oil extraction into pastes or spreads for food may fall under Chapter 20 for fruit/berry preparations.
If crude extraction residues
Chapter notes place wool grease residues and similar (including vegetable) dregs in 1522.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain origin certificates confirming African shea nut source and refining logs to prove no chemical alteration
• Test for free fatty acid content to meet import purity standards
• Avoid packaging as cosmetic if importing bulk to prevent Chapter 33 reclassification
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