Deodorized Coconut Oil for Confectionery from China
Deodorized coconut oil steam-stripped to remove odors, used in chocolate and candies. Classified HTS 1513.19.00 as refined fraction without chemical change.
Duty Rate — China → United States
7.5%
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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify steam deodorization process to confirm physical refining
• Meet confectionery-specific contaminant limits (e.g
• 3-MCPD)
• Declare intended end-use if industrial to check applicability