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
28%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Lecithin % must be <1% to avoid food prep classification
• Stability tests for emulsification claims
• No water content to stay out of margarine