Palm Kernel Oil Press Machine from Japan
Specialized screw press for extracting palm kernel oil, a fixed vegetable fat, from crushed palm nut kernels. It matches HTS 8479.20.00.00 for vegetable oil preparation machinery.
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
• Certify for RSPO sustainability standards if marketing as sustainable oil equipment
• Include kernel pre-treatment compatibility in import declarations
• Check for tropical oil-specific wear parts in maintenance docs