Soybean Shortening Blend
An artificial mixture of vegetable fats including at least 5% soybean oil, used primarily for baking and frying. This edible mixture of different vegetable fats from Chapter 15 is classifiable as a shortening under tariff item 1517.90.91.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 11% | — | 11% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 11% | — | 11% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 11% | — | 11% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 11% | — | 11% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 11% | — | 11% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is not specifically a shortening but another edible mixture.
The 'Other' subheading covers edible mixtures not elsewhere specified.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the product is not a margarine, which would be classified under a different tariff item
• Provide the CBSA with a complete list of ingredients and their percentages
• Ensure the product meets Canadian regulations for baking and frying fats
Related Products under Tariff item 1517.90.91
Canola Soybean Frying Fat
Canola Soybean Frying Fat is an all-vegetable solid fat blend of canola and soybean oils, with soybean content exceeding 5%, formulated for commercial frying. It falls under tariff item 1517.90.91 as a shortening, which covers edible mixtures of vegetable fats or oils other than those of heading 15.16.
Cottonseed Soy Frying Shortening
Cottonseed Soy Frying Shortening is a wholly vegetable frying shortening blending cottonseed and soybean oils, with soybean content over 5%, designed for deep-fat frying. It is classified under 1517.90.91 as a shortening, being an edible mixture of vegetable fats or oils not covered by heading 15.16.
Multi-Veg Industrial Fryer Fat
Multi-Veg Industrial Fryer Fat is an industrial solid fat for fryers, made from an artificial mix of soybean (over 5%), rapeseed, and sunflower oils—all vegetable. 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.
Palm Soy Blend Baking Margarine
Palm Soy Blend Baking Margarine is a vegetable-only baking fat combining palm oil and soybean oil (over 5% soybean), mimicking margarine consistency for pastry use. It is classified under 1517.90.91 as a shortening, an edible mixture of vegetable fats or oils not covered by heading 15.16.
Soybean Palm Deep Fry Shortening
A solid shortening for deep frying with soybean oil and palm blend. This edible mixture of different vegetable fats from Chapter 15 is classifiable as a shortening under tariff item 1517.90.91.
Soybean-Palm Icing Shortening
A creaming shortening for cake icing with soybean oil blended with palm stearin. This edible mixture of different vegetable fats from Chapter 15, excluding heading 15.16, is classifiable as a shortening under tariff item 1517.90.91.