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Palm Oil Textile Finishing Agent from Japan

Mixture of palm kernel oil with softeners for textile fabric finishing processes. Imparts water repellency and handle improvement to woven fabrics. Classified 3824.99.4190 as prepared vegetable fatty mixtures.

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

• RSPO sustainability certification speeds customs clearance for palm oil derivatives

• Specify non-food textile application in commercial invoice to avoid food chemical scrutiny