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1517.90.20.40/Vegetable Oil Frying Shortening/Japan

Vegetable Oil Frying Shortening from Japan

A versatile frying shortening from a mix of soybean, cottonseed, and canola oils, all vegetable, for commercial kitchens. Classified in HTS 1517.90.20.40 as wholly vegetable baking/frying artificial mixtures.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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Import Tips

• List all component oils on commercial invoice for transparency in mixture verification

• Obtain allergen statements confirming no cross-contamination with nuts or dairy

• Declare exact iodine value to assess hydrogenation level for classification accuracy