Frying Fat with Soybean Oil

Industrial frying fat blend containing soybean oil (over 5%) with cottonseed and palm fractions for restaurant use. HTS 1517.90.10 applies to this multi-fat edible preparation from chapter headings 1501-1515.

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.

1518.00.40.00Lower: 25.5% vs 35.5%

If chemically modified beyond simple mixing

Hydrogenated or interesterified fats classify under heading 1518 for modified products.

1512.21.00.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35.5%

If predominantly sunflower oil with minor soybean

Primary oil determines heading if soybean falls below 5% threshold.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Test for oxidative stability as soybean oil blends may require antioxidants listed in documentation

Include smoke point data in specs to differentiate from pure oils under heading 1516

Avoid bulk packaging mislabeled as 'oil' to prevent duty reassessment

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