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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If marketed and composed primarily as table margarine
Standard margarine for retail use falls under 1517.10, regardless of minor soybean content.
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
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Soybean Shortening Blend
An artificial mixture of vegetable fats including at least 5% soybean oil, used primarily for baking and frying. This edible preparation falls under HTS 1517.90.10 due to its composition of multiple fats from headings 1501-1515 with significant soybean oil content, distinguishing it from pure oils or heading 1516 products.
Frying Fat with Soybean Oil
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Confectionery Fat Soybean Blend
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Soybean-Palm Icing Shortening
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