Palm Kernel Stearin for Textile Finishing from Japan
A hard vegetable fat fraction from palm kernel oil used in textile finishing to provide softness and water repellency. Falls under HTS 3824.99.41 as a fatty substance mixture prepared for the textile chemical industry. The stearin is emulsified for even application during fabric processing.
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%
Import Tips
• RSPO certification helps verify sustainable palm origin; provide fatty acid profile analysis; declare industrial use only to avoid food classifications