Soybean Oil Baking Margarine

A spreadable margarine blend with over 5% soybean oil mixed with palm and other vegetable oils for commercial baking. Classified in HTS 1517.90.10 as an edible artificial mixture of chapter fats exceeding the soybean threshold, separate from standard margarine.

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.

1517.10.00.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35.5%

If marketed and composed primarily as table margarine

Standard margarine for retail use falls under 1517.10, regardless of minor soybean content.

1520.00.00.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35.5%

If glycerol ester content exceeds 90%

High glycerol esters classify as glycerine esters in heading 1520, not edible mixtures.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Ensure supplier provides breakdown of fat fractions to substantiate soybean content for CBP review

Comply with FDA prior notice and labeling for trans fat content in edible fat preparations

Watch for emulsifier additions that might trigger food additive declarations