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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
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