Cottonseed Soy Frying Shortening
Wholly vegetable frying shortening blending cottonseed and soybean oils (>5% soy), for deep-fat frying. HTS 1517.90.1040 covers such artificial mixtures for frying/baking. Resistant to oxidation for repeated use.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing corn oil over other fractions
Corn oil mixtures have dedicated subheadings outside soybean focus.
If for unmodified single vegetable oils
Heading 1516 for animal/veg fats not artificial mixtures.
If flavored or compounded with food prep additives
Food preparations with fats shift to Chapter 21 if not pure mixtures.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide origin certificates for oils to qualify for preferential tariff treatments
• Refrigerated shipping recommended to maintain solidity per product specs
• Screen for pesticide residues common in cottonseed oil imports
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