Palm Olein and Soy Lecithin Blend from China

Emulsified blend of palm olein (1511 fraction) and soy oil (1507) for spreads, but not margarine. Under HTS 1517.90.20 as other Chapter 15 mixtures. Used in sauces.

Duty Rate — China → United States

25.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

Lecithin % must be <1% to avoid food prep classification

Stability tests for emulsification claims

No water content to stay out of margarine