Re-Esterified Rapeseed Oil for Confectionery Fats from Germany
Rapeseed oil re-esterified to mimic cocoa butter properties for chocolate coatings. HTS 1516.20.10.00 covers this as re-esterified vegetable oil from rapeseed, not further prepared into final confection. The process tailors melting points for industrial candy production.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document re-esterification specifics to avoid 1517 mixture classification
• Ensure no organic certification claims without USDA approval per statistical note