Coconut and Palm Kernel Baking Fat Blend

A solid baking fat from coconut oil (heading 1513) and palm kernel oil (heading 1511), used in pastry production. Falls under HTS 1517.90.20 for other artificial mixtures of Chapter 15 fats, excluding margarine or heading 1516 products. Provides tropical flavor and stability.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8%+17.5%25.5%
🇲🇽Mexico8%+10.0%18%
🇨🇦Canada8%+10.0%18%
🇩🇪Germany8%+10.0%18%
🇯🇵Japan8%+10.0%18%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1513.19.00Lower: 7.5% vs 25.5%

If mainly coconut oil

Coconut oil and fractions classify solely under heading 1513.

1511.90.00.00Lower: 17.5% vs 25.5%

If palm kernel dominant

Palm kernel oil mixtures under 50% other fats stay in heading 1511.

1516.10.00.00Lower: 17.5% vs 25.5%

If includes animal fats

Any animal-vegetable mix over animal threshold goes to heading 1516.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document fractionation processes to distinguish from single-origin refined oils

Comply with USDA biotech regulations if genetically modified oil sources are used

Avoid bulk shipping mislabeling as animal fats, which changes duty class