Refined Shea Butter from Germany
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.
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 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