Shea Butter Fraction for Industrial Wax from Japan
Refined stearin fraction from shea butter used as a vegetable wax substitute in industrial polishes and coatings. Classified under HTS 3824.99.41 as mixtures of vegetable fatty substances prepared for chemical applications. High melting point provides hardness in wax formulations.
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
• Melting point and saponification value certification; fair trade origin docs beneficial; declare non-edible to avoid Chapter 15