Coconut Palm Fry Fat Blend from China
A premium frying fat blending coconut and palm oils, wholly vegetable, with natural stability for repeated frying cycles in restaurants. HTS 1517.90.20.40 applies due to its artificial mixing of vegetable oils for specialized frying performance.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document exact blend ratios of coconut and palm to confirm artificial mixture status
• Check for palm oil sustainability certifications (RSPO) to meet voluntary US import preferences
• Monitor moisture content below 0.1% to qualify as dry fat without water penalties