Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil

Partially hydrogenated soybean oil fraction employed in margarine production and frying applications for improved shelf life. As a vegetable oil inter-esterified or hydrogenated without further preparation, it fits HTS 1516.20.91.00.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

1512.19.00Higher: 20.9% vs 17.5%

If merely refined without hydrogenation or elaidinization

Unmodified sunflower/soybean oil fractions stay in specific source headings.

1516.20.10.00Higher: 25.2% vs 17.5%

If of corn (maize) oil specifically

Corn oil modifications have dedicated subheading within same heading.

1520.00.00.00Same rate: 17.5%

If glycerol esters further processed into tall oil derivatives

Advanced glycerol esters classify under heading 1520 for specific preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide lab analysis showing partial hydrogenation levels to distinguish from fully refined soybean oil

Label trans fat content accurately per FDA rules; note restrictions on partially hydrogenated oils