Stearin Pitch from Palm Oil Fractionation from Japan
Stearin pitch is the solid residue from fractionation and cooling of palm oil stearin, consisting of high-melting glycerides. It qualifies for HTS 1522.00.00.00 as a residue from treatment of vegetable fatty substances. Applied in candle making and oleochemical production.
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
• Include melting point and iodine value specs to differentiate from edible stearin under 1511
• Label as 'non-edible residue' to prevent food classification errors
• Check for palm oil sustainability certifications required by some importers