Tropical Fat Hardstock from Japan
High-melting blend of palm kernel and coconut fats used to harden margarines and shortenings. HTS 1517.90.90 for edible mixtures of different tropical vegetable oil fractions.
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
• Specify IV (iodine value) and melting point for quality assurance
• Bulk tanker declarations lower costs vs. drummed shipments
• Check EU deforestation regulations for palm imports