HS code for shea butter

HS code

1515.90

US tariff lines

US general duty

Free – 3.2%

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Revision 21 (2026), effective 10/09/2026 · checked 2026-10-28

Shea butter is a vegetable fat, 1515.90.

US tariff lines under 1515.90

US HTS code	Description	General duty
1515.90.21	Nut oils	Free
1515.90.60	Jojoba oil and its fractions	2.3%
1515.90.81	Other 5 statistical suffixes (10-digit codes) 1515.90.81.10 — Hemp oil 1515.90.81.20 — Avocado oil › Certified organic 1515.90.81.40 — Avocado oil › Other 1515.90.81.75 — Other › Certified organic 1515.90.81.85 — Other › Other	3.2%

Import duty on shea butter by country

Import into the US

Free – 3.2%

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Import into the UK

0% – 12%

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Import into the EU

0% – 12.8%

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Extra duties may apply

The general rate applies to most countries. Imports from some countries also pay additional duties under Chapter 99 of the HTS, such as Section 301 tariffs on many Chinese goods. Check the current measures for your country of origin before you order.

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Frequently asked questions

Q1What is the HS code for shea butter?

The international HS code for shea butter is 1515.90. Shea butter is a vegetable fat, 1515.90.

Q2What is the US import duty on shea butter?

It depends on the exact line: 3 US tariff lines sit under 1515.90, with general rates of Free – 3.2%. The table on this page lists each one. Goods from some countries pay additional duties on top.

Q3What is the 10-digit HTS code for shea butter?

The first 8 digits set the duty; the last 2 are statistical and depend on details such as material or who the product is for. The full list of US codes under 1515.90 is in the table above.

Q4Is the HS code the same in every country?

The first 6 digits (1515.90) are the same in every country that uses the Harmonized System. The digits after that, and the duty rates, are set by each country.

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Classification guidance only, not a binding ruling or customs advice. The right code depends on your product’s exact material, function and construction. For certainty, request a binding ruling from U.S. Customs and Border Protection or ask a licensed customs broker.