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Shea Butter Press Cake from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

23.8%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

Fat content <20% confirms cake vs butter under 1515

Fair trade certifications common

NTO origin verification

Shea Butter Press Cake from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1522.00.00.00