Oil Foots from Coconut Oil Bleaching from Japan
Oil foots, or bleaching earth residue, result from adsorbing color impurities during coconut oil refining with activated clay. Classified in HTS 1522.00.00.00 as residues from fatty substance treatment. Recovered for fatty acid extraction.
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
• Include spent earth weight in declaration; oil content determines residue vs waste classification
• Avoid 1513 misclassification by proving post-bleach residue status
• Environmental docs may be needed for clay residue disposal plans