Vegan Soybean Baking Fat Blend from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
18%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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