1522.00.00.00/Shea Butter Press Cake/Japan

Shea Butter Press Cake from Japan

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 — 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%

Calculate with your customs value Verify classification with AI

Import Tips

• Fat content <20% confirms cake vs butter under 1515

• Fair trade certifications common

• NTO origin verification