Tri-Blend Frying Shortening (Soy-Palm-Cottonseed) from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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