Soybean Shortening Blend

A commercial baking shortening made from artificial mixtures of soybean oil and palm oil fractions, containing over 5% soybean oil by weight. Classified under HTS 1517.90.10.80 as an edible preparation of multiple fats from headings 1501-1515, distinct from heading 1516 products. Used in pie crusts and pastries for its flakiness.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China18%+17.5%35.5%
🇲🇽Mexico18%+10.0%28%
🇨🇦Canada18%+10.0%28%
🇩🇪Germany18%+10.0%28%
🇯🇵Japan18%+10.0%28%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1517.90Same rate: 35.5%

If containing over 5% butterfat

Mixtures with dairy components like butterfat shift to separate dairy-inclusive provisions.

1516.20Lower: 17.7% vs 35.5%

If solely vegetable oils without animal/microbial fractions

Pure vegetable fat mixtures without other chapter fats fall under heading 1516.

2106.90.36.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35.5%

If blended with additives exceeding 5% non-fat ingredients

Food preparations with significant non-fat components move to Chapter 21.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify exact soybean oil content via lab analysis to confirm >5% threshold for this subheading

Provide FDA prior notice and ensure labeling meets 21 CFR 101 for fat declarations

Avoid misclassification as margarine by confirming no dairy and non-spreadable consistency

Related Products under HTS 1517.90.10.80

Palm-Soy Frying Fat

Industrial frying oil blend of palm stearin and soybean oil, over 5% soybean content, designed for high-heat restaurant use. Fits HTS 1517.90.10.80 as an artificial mixture of vegetable oil fractions from headings 1501-1515. Provides stability for repeated frying cycles.

Soy-Cottonseed Bakery Fat

Edible mixture of refined soybean oil and cottonseed oil for cookie and bread production, exceeding 5% soybean oil. Under HTS 1517.90.10.80 for artificial blends of chapter 15 fats excluding 1516. Offers neutral flavor and extended shelf life.

Canola-Soy Salad Oil Blend

Mixture of canola and soybean oils for salad dressings and mayonnaise bases, with soybean oil over 5% by weight. HTS 1517.90.10.80 covers such edible preparations from multiple 1501-1515 sources. Light flavor suits cold applications.

Lard-Soy Compound Fat

Artificial blend of pork lard and soybean oil for tortillas and pastries, containing >5% soybean oil. Classified in HTS 1517.90.10.80 as mixed animal-vegetable preparation from chapter headings 1501-1515. Mimics traditional shortenings.

Sunflower-Soy Cooking Oil

Edible cooking oil mixing sunflower and soybean oils, over 5% soy fraction, for home and stir-fry use. HTS 1517.90.10.80 for such multi-source fat preparations excluding 1516. High smoke point for Asian cuisines.

Beef Tallow-Soy Blend

Mixture of beef tallow and soybean oil for savory frying and roux bases, >5% soybean. Under HTS 1517.90.10.80 as artificial edible fat combo from 1501-1515. Rich flavor for gourmet applications.