Milk Solids Shortening Blend
A baking shortening combining hydrogenated vegetable oils with concentrated cows' milk solids to meet additional U.S. note 10 thresholds for chapter 4 dairy provisions. Classified under 1517.90.5000 for its edible mixed fat nature with significant dairy content. Used in commercial pie crusts and pastries.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If vegetable shortening without added dairy
Pure vegetable compositions fall under heading 1516, bypassing dairy-specific 1517.
If for retail-packed dairy spreads
Retail presentation as consumer dairy product changes to Chapter 4 over mixed fats.
If containing soap-stocks or residues
Per chapter note, residues like soap-stocks shift to heading 1522 degras and residues.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Conduct independent testing for kg cmsc to document compliance with note 10 milk solids minimums
• File entries promptly at quota opening to secure low-duty allocation before exhaustion
• Avoid common pitfall of incomplete bills of lading lacking dairy content details, risking higher duties
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