Deodorized Soybean Oil for Industrial Frying from China
High smoke-point deodorized soybean oil, fully refined through steam stripping, used in large-scale foodservice frying operations. It qualifies for HTS 1507.90.40.40 as refined soybean fractions not chemically modified. Refinement enhances oxidative stability for repeated heating.
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
• Submit gas chromatography reports confirming no trans fats from incomplete deodorization
• For bulk imports, use ISO tanks with residue certificates to prevent contamination claims
• Watch for reclassification if trace chemicals used; maintain 'not chemically modified' affidavits