Vegan Soybean Baking Fat Blend from China
A plant-based artificial mixture exceeding 5% soybean oil, blended with palm and coconut oils for vegan baking in cakes and muffins. HTS 1517.90.1060 applies to this non-dairy baking fat, distinct from heading 1516 fractions and frying types. Fully emulsified for creaming functionality.
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
• Confirm vegan status with affidavits excluding animal fats; test for allergen labeling under soy
• Package in bulk for commercial use to avoid retail set issues
• Pitfall: Overlooking microbial fat inclusions which still qualify under chapter scope