Soybean Oil Baking Margarine from Germany
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.
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
• 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