1517.90.20.40/Palm Oil Baking Shortening/Japan

Palm Oil Baking Shortening from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

18%

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
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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

Palm Oil Baking Shortening from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1517.90.20.40