Shea Butter Fraction for Industrial Wax from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
14.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Melting point and saponification value certification; fair trade origin docs beneficial; declare non-edible to avoid Chapter 15