Tri-Blend Frying Shortening (Soy-Palm-Cottonseed) from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Hydrogenation level declaration prevents 1516 reclass
• IV (iodine value) specs needed for quality control
• Drum packaging common—ensure UN-approved for liquids