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Shea Butter Press Cake

Press cake residue from hydraulic pressing of shea nuts to extract butter. Under HTS 1522.00.00.00 as vegetable wax treatment residue. Used in soaps and feeds.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.8%+17.5%21.3%
🇲🇽Mexico3.8%+10.0%13.8%
🇨🇦Canada3.8%+10.0%13.8%
🇩🇪Germany3.8%+10.0%13.8%
🇯🇵Japan3.8%+10.0%13.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1515.90Lower: 13.2% vs 21.3%

If shea fat butter extract

Extracted shea butter under 1515; press fiber cake to 1522.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Fat content <20% confirms cake vs butter under 1515

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