Sunflower Soybean Pastry Fat from China
All-vegetable pastry shortening from sunflower and soybean oils with >5% soybean, solid for layered doughs. Classed in HTS 1517.90.1040 as baking fat artificial mixture wholly of vegetables. Provides flakiness without trans fats.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Certify GMO status of soybean component if targeting organic markets per statistical notes
• Declare exact blend ratios on commercial invoice to match statistical reporting
• Test for moisture content to ensure stability and avoid spoilage claims