Sal Butter Fractionated from Japan
Shorea robusta sal butter fractionated into high-oleic fractions, refined for food and pharma uses, no chemical mods. HTS 1515.90.81 includes this as other fixed vegetable fat from Shorea seeds, akin to illipe. Fractionation is physical separation.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Fraction specs in COA mandatory for duty verification
• Indian/Asian sourcing proofs aid sustainability claims
• Pure fat only—adulterants trigger tests