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%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
• Fat content <20% confirms cake vs butter under 1515
• Fair trade certifications common
• NTO origin verification