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%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
• 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