Mixed Vegetable Ghee Substitute from Japan
Vegetable fat blend mimicking traditional ghee using palm, soy, and sunflower fractions. Fits HTS 1517.90.20.80 as edible artificial mixture excluding 1516. Ideal for vegan Indian cooking.
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
• Differentiate from dairy ghee via lab tests for customs
• Halal/Kosher certs boost marketability but not required for entry
• High melting point needs spec sheets for verification