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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If solely soybean oil or fraction without other fats
Pure soybean oil fractions classify under heading 1516, excluding artificial mixtures.
If containing 5%+ palm oil instead
Mixtures shift based on predominant oil meeting the 5% threshold criterion.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify exact fat composition via lab analysis to confirm ≥5% soybean oil for proper HTS classification
• Provide certificates of analysis documenting sources from headings 1501-1515 to avoid reclassification
• Label products clearly as edible mixtures; avoid 'pure oil' claims that could shift to other headings
Related Products under HTS 1517.90.10
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.
Frying Fat with Soybean Oil
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.
Confectionery Fat Soybean Blend
Specialty fat for chocolate and candy production, blending soybean oil (≥5%) with shea and palm fractions. Falls under HTS 1517.90.10 as an artificial edible mixture of distinct chapter fats.
Soybean-Palm Icing Shortening
Creaming shortening for cake icing with soybean oil over 5% blended with palm stearin. This edible preparation qualifies for HTS 1517.90.10 due to its multi-source fat composition excluding heading 1516.
All-Purpose Cooking Blend Soybean
Versatile cooking fat combining soybean oil (5%+), canola, and sunflower for home and professional kitchens. HTS 1517.90.10 covers this artificial mixture of chapter 15 fats.
Soybean Enriched Pastry Margarine
Plasticized margarine for puff pastry with soybean oil ≥5% and multiple vegetable fractions. Classified HTS 1517.90.10 as non-heading 1516 edible mixture.