Inter-esterified Coconut Oil from Japan
Coconut oil fractions re-esterified for use in infant formula and non-dairy creamers to mimic human milk fat structure. This chemical modification without further preparation qualifies it for HTS 1516.20.91.00.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include processing certificates detailing inter-esterification method and purity levels
• Comply with infant formula-specific import regs if end-use declared
• Avoid misdeclaring as crude coconut oil, which falls under 1513