Soybean Frying Fat from China
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.
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
• 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