Sunflower Soybean Pastry Fat from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
28%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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