1517.90.20.80/Palm Kernel and Soybean Shortening Blend/Mexico

Palm Kernel and Soybean Shortening Blend from Mexico

This artificial mixture combines palm kernel oil fractions and soybean oil to create a versatile shortening used in baking and frying. It falls under HTS 1517.90.20.80 as an edible preparation mixing fats from headings 1501-1515, distinct from single-origin products or heading 1516. Primarily used in commercial food production for its high stability and neutral flavor.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

18%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico

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Import Tips

• Verify exact fat composition via lab analysis to confirm classification under 1517 as an artificial mixture, avoiding reclassification to pure oil headings

• Include certificates of origin and full ingredient breakdown in documentation to meet FDA prior notice requirements for edible fats

• Check for trans fat content declarations to comply with labeling laws; common pitfall is mislabeling as margarine