Coconut and Palm Kernel Baking Fat Blend from Japan
A solid baking fat from coconut oil (heading 1513) and palm kernel oil (heading 1511), used in pastry production. Falls under HTS 1517.90.20 for other artificial mixtures of Chapter 15 fats, excluding margarine or heading 1516 products. Provides tropical flavor and stability.
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
• Document fractionation processes to distinguish from single-origin refined oils
• Comply with USDA biotech regulations if genetically modified oil sources are used
• Avoid bulk shipping mislabeling as animal fats, which changes duty class