Coconut and Palm Kernel Baking Fat Blend from Germany
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.
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
• 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