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

13.8%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Fat content <20% confirms cake vs butter under 1515

Fair trade certifications common

NTO origin verification