Soybean Frying Fat

A high-stability frying oil blend made solely from hydrogenated soybean oil, used in commercial deep fryers for foods like french fries. Classified under HTS 1517.90.20.40 for its status as a wholly vegetable artificial mixture tailored for frying with elevated smoke points.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8%+17.5%25.5%
🇲🇽Mexico8%+10.0%18%
🇨🇦Canada8%+10.0%18%
🇩🇪Germany8%+10.0%18%
🇯🇵Japan8%+10.0%18%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1507.90.40Higher: 36.6% vs 25.5%

If unhydrogenated crude soybean oil

Single unprocessed vegetable oils stay in their specific heading without mixture processing.

1517.90.90Lower: 17.5% vs 25.5%

If not specifically for baking or frying

General artificial mixtures without designated end-use fall into the broader 'other' category.

1518.00.40.00Same rate: 25.5%

If includes olive oil as main component

Olive oil-based mixtures are directed to heading 1518 regardless of vegetable-only composition.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide hydrogenation process details and fatty acid profiles to substantiate frying fat properties

Ensure GMO disclosure if applicable for US labeling compliance under biotech regulations

Test for oxidative stability to prevent customs holds on quality claims

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