Tri-Blend Frying Shortening (Soy-Palm-Cottonseed) from China
Triple fat blend of partially hydrogenated soy, palm, and cottonseed oils for institutional frying. Classified HTS 1517.90.20.80 as complex artificial mixture. Maximizes fry cycles in fast food.
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
• Hydrogenation level declaration prevents 1516 reclass
• IV (iodine value) specs needed for quality control
• Drum packaging common—ensure UN-approved for liquids