Pharmaceutical Grade Soybean Oil Emulsion Base

Highly refined soybean oil meeting FDA standards for direct use in intravenous fat emulsions, with purity levels suitable for parenteral nutrition. It is valued over $5/kg due to its pharmaceutical processing and quality controls. Classified under HTS 1507.90.20.00 for its specific medical application.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1507.90.40Higher: 36.6% vs 17.5%

If valued not over $5/kg

Lower valuation shifts it to the general 'other' category for soybean oil fractions, changing the statistical suffix.

1518.00Higher: 18% vs 17.5%

If chemically modified or blended with other oils

Any chemical modification or hydrogenation moves it out of heading 1507 to mixed vegetable oils in heading 1518.

3006.30Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If pre-formulated as a complete IV emulsion product

Finished pharmaceutical preparations for parenteral nutrition are classified in Chapter 30 as medicinal products, not raw oils.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain FDA prior approval and provide certificates of analysis confirming pharmaceutical grade and FDA suitability for IV use

Include detailed documentation on valuation exceeding $5/kg and compliance with USP standards to avoid reclassification

Ensure proper temperature-controlled shipping manifests to maintain sterility during import