Soybean Shortening Blend from China
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.
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
• 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