Certified Organic Dairy Shortening from China
Organic shortening made from palm oil and organic dairy cream fractions, compliant with general note 15 for preferential import. HTS 1517.90.4500 applies to this dairy-inclusive edible fat preparation under chapter 4 note 1. Used in pastry production with high melt point.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
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
• Include organic certification per general statistical note 6 alongside general note 15 documentation for duty benefits
• Label batches with exact dairy solids content to pass customs verification against chapter statistical notes