Mixed Vegetable Shortening for Industrial Use

Industrial-grade shortening from multiple vegetable oils like cottonseed (1512) and peanut (1508), for large-scale bakery ops. HTS 1517.90.20 covers such other artificial mixtures of Chapter 15 products. Hydrogenated for extended shelf life.

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.

1512.21.00Lower: 17.5% vs 25.5%

If cottonseed oil base

Cottonseed-dominant stays in heading 1512.

1508.90.00.00Lower: 17.5% vs 25.5%

If peanut oil heavy

Peanut oil fractions under heading 1508.

2106.90.80Higher: 26% vs 25.5%

If sold with flour as baking prep

Sets with non-fat ingredients become food preparations in 2106.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Bulk import requires NIOSH safety data for hydrogenation processes

Track country-specific quotas for cottonseed oil origins

Ensure no dairy fractions to avoid 1516 reclassification

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