Frying Fat with Soybean Oil from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
18%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• 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