Palm Kernel Baking Fat from China
Specialty baking fat derived solely from palm kernel oil, used in confectionery and icings for creaminess. HTS 1517.90.20.40 covers this wholly vegetable artificial preparation for baking applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25.5%
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
• Distinguish palm kernel from palm oil origins in docs to avoid misclassification
• Certify lauric acid content for specialty baking validation
• Bundle with end-use letters from US buyers for baking intent proof