Washed RBD Soybean Oil for Baking

RBD (refined, bleached, deodorized) soybean oil that is water-washed for impurity removal, ideal for cookie and cake shortenings in baking. Under HTS 1507.90.40.40 as fully refined without chemical changes. It provides neutral taste and extended shelf life.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China19.1%+17.5%36.6%
🇲🇽Mexico19.1%+10.0%29.1%
🇨🇦Canada19.1%+10.0%29.1%
🇩🇪Germany19.1%+10.0%29.1%
🇯🇵Japan19.1%+10.0%29.1%

Alternative Classifications

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

1518.00.20.00Lower: 17.5% vs 36.6%

If interesterified

Enzymatic or chemical re-esterification for baking fats moves to heading 1518.

1509.90.40.00Lower: 17.5% vs 36.6%

If peanut oil instead

Different oil source changes the Chapter 15 heading entirely.

1520.00.00.00Lower: 17.5% vs 36.6%

If glyceryl esters distilled out

Distilled tall oil or glycerol residues from refining go to heading 1520.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include water washing process logs and microbial testing to validate refinement

Comply with AOCS standards for RBD oil quality parameters

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