Soybean Shortening Blend from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
18%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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