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.
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More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If mainly coconut oil
Coconut oil and fractions classify solely under heading 1513.
If palm kernel dominant
Palm kernel oil mixtures under 50% other fats stay in heading 1511.
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
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Blended Palm and Soybean Shortening
A commercial shortening made from artificial mixtures of palm oil (heading 1511) and soybean oil (heading 1507), designed for baking and frying applications. It falls under HTS 1517.90.20 as an edible mixture of two or more fats or oils from different headings in Chapter 15, excluding those of heading 1516. This product is not margarine but a prepared fat blend for food manufacturing.
Mixed Vegetable Shortening for Industrial Use
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