Tropical Oil Blend for Confectionery from China
Confectionery fat mix of palm oil (1511), coconut oil (1513), and shea butter fraction (1515), for chocolate coatings. Fits HTS 1517.90.20 as other edible mixtures from Chapter 15 headings. Melts precisely for tempering.
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
• Certify non-deforested sourcing for palm to meet U.S. buyer standards
• Provide melting point specs for customs valuation