Hydrogenated Soybean Baking Emulsion from Japan
Partially hydrogenated emulsion fat with soybean oil ≥5%, blended for cookie dough and frostings. Under HTS 1517.90.1060 as other baking fats from multi-heading artificial mixes. Provides aeration and tenderness in baked goods.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
18%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Disclose hydrogenation levels for trans fat rules; use COA for soy verification
• Pitfall: Emulsion misdeclared as liquid oil