Industrial Once-Refined Soybean Oil from China
Soybean oil alkali-washed once for industrial applications like biofuel blending or lubricant base, not bleached or deodorized to keep cost low. Classed in HTS 1507.90.40.20 for once-refined other soy oil. Not intended for direct food use.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Declare end-use as industrial to qualify for potential duty exemptions; avoid food-grade claims
• Test for contaminants like pesticides per EPA standards