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Soybean Palm Shortening from China

Soybean Palm Shortening is a solid baking fat made entirely from blended soybean oil and palm oil fractions, containing over 5% soybean oil by weight. It falls under tariff item 1517.90.91 as a shortening, an edible mixture of vegetable fats or oils other than those of heading 15.16.

Duty Rate — China → Canada

11%

Import Tips

• Ensure the product is not merely denatured, as that would reclassify it

• Provide CBSA with a certificate of analysis showing the oil composition

• Confirm the product is for baking, not frying, to align with the description