Soybean Palm Shortening from Japan
A solid baking fat made entirely from blended soybean oil and palm oil fractions, containing over 5% soybean oil by weight. Classified under HTS 1517.90.1040 as an artificial mixture of vegetable oils designed specifically for baking and frying applications. It provides stability at high temperatures without animal fats.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
18%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify exact soybean oil content via lab analysis to confirm >5% threshold for this subheading
• Provide certificates of analysis showing 100% vegetable origin to avoid reclassification as animal mixtures
• Label clearly as 'vegetable shortening' to comply with FDA standards and prevent misclassification pitfalls