Once-Refined Soybean Oil for Food Processing from China
This soybean oil has undergone a single refining step with alkali or caustic wash to remove impurities like free fatty acids and phospholipids, but remains unbleached and undeodorized, preserving its natural color and flavor. It falls under HTS 1507.90.40.20 as once-refined soybean oil not chemically modified. Primarily used in industrial food manufacturing for frying or as a base ingredient.
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
• Verify refining process documentation to confirm only alkali/caustic wash was applied, no bleaching or deodorization, to avoid reclassification
• Provide certificates of analysis showing soybean origin and fraction purity; ensure compliance with FDA food contact standards