Palm Oil Baking Shortening from China
A solid fat made entirely from refined palm oil, designed for use in bakery applications like pie crusts and pastries. It falls under HTS 1517.90.20.40 as an artificial mixture wholly of vegetable oils, processed into a baking fat with specific melting properties for optimal texture.
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
• Verify 100% vegetable oil composition via lab analysis to confirm 'wholly of vegetable oils' classification and avoid reclassification
• Include certificates of origin and processing statements showing no animal fats were used
• Label clearly as 'vegetable shortening' to meet FDA standards; watch for trans fat content declarations