Cottonseed Soy Frying Shortening from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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