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
18%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Hydrogenation level declaration prevents 1516 reclass
• IV (iodine value) specs needed for quality control
• Drum packaging common—ensure UN-approved for liquids