Industrial Soybean Oil Baking Margarine from China
High-volume baking margarine with soybean oil over 5%, used in food manufacturing for biscuits and puff pastry. Fits HTS 1517.90.1060 as 'other' baking fats from mixed Chapter 15 products, excluding 1516 and frying subheadings. Provides stability at baking temperatures.
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
• Include manufacturing end-use declaration for industrial exemption from some consumer labels
• Analyze for cows' milk solids if blended (kg cmsc note)
• Common error: Shipping in consumer tubs triggering retail packaging rules