Soybean Shortening Blend from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• 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