Export Due Diligence & Feasibility Audit: Raw & Refined Shea Butter (HS 1515.90)
✓ Pipeline-Audited IntelligenceAnalytical data backed by operational tracking of the Benin → Finland corridor.
Feasibility & Transit Summary
5-7j
Port Clearance
Moderate
Cotonou Demurrage
20°C
Cold Storage
Data measured on 40ft REEFER refrigerated containers during Casablanca → Cotonou transit.
Commercial Trade Terms & Incoterms
✓ Escrow Protected| Min. Order Quantity (MOQ) | 1x 20ft FCL (~ 17.5 - 20 Metric Tons) |
|---|---|
| Supported Incoterms | FOB Cotonou (PAC) / CIF Helsinki (Vuosaari Port) |
| Payment Terms | Irrevocable L/C at Sight OR CorriVeri Escrow (30% Deposit / 70% against B/L & Inspection) |
| Sample Order Flow | Available (500g - 1kg Sealed Batch via DHL / FedEx Express) |
| EU Import Tariff | 0% Import Duty Rate (ACP-UE / GSP REX Framework) |
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B2B Product Specifications
| HS Code | 151590 |
|---|---|
| Standard Grades | Grade A (Organic / Cosmetic), Grade B (Food Grade) |
| Packaging | 25kg Drums / 20kg PE-Lined Cartons |
| Maximum Shelf Life | 24 Months |
Friction Logs (Timestamped Field Observations)
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Field Inspection & Analysis: Komi Thomas
Ground-Truth Lead Analyst • CorriVeri Desk (Helsinki)
Feasibility & EU Regulatory Compliance
Shea Butter (HS Code 1515.90) harvested in Benin fulfills the technical parameters demanded by Nordic cosmetic formulators and food manufacturers across the EU.
Quality Parameters & Finnish Customs (Tulli)
- Free Fatty Acids & Peroxide Value: Free Fatty Acids < 1.0% (Grade A Cosmetic/Organic); Peroxide value < 10 meq O2/kg.
- Tariff Framework: Tariff rate: 0% under EU-ACP / GSP preferential agreement.
- Contaminant Screening: Full screening for heavy metals (Lead < 0.1 mg/kg, Cadmium < 0.05 mg/kg) and PAH (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons) compliance.
Logistics & Ocean Transit Parameters
- Packaging Specifications: 25 kg food-grade HDPE drums or 20 kg PE-lined Master Cartons.
- Shipping Logistics: Average sea voyage: 21 days from Cotonou Autonomous Port to Vuosaari Port (Helsinki). Optimal storage: 18°C to 20°C.
Sourcing & Field Traceability
Cooperative mapping and quality verification in Benin supervised directly by Komi Thomas (CorriVeri Desk, Helsinki).
Audit & Due Diligence
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