Partially Hydrogenated Corn Oil for Frying from China
Partially hydrogenated corn oil optimized for deep frying and salad applications with high smoke point. Falls under HTS 1517.90.90.15 due to its partial hydrogenation, classifying it as an edible preparation distinct from heading 1516 oils.
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 peroxide value and stability tests to validate partial hydrogenation claims
• Ensure no dairy fractions are present to prevent margarine classification
• Label bulk shipments clearly as industrial cooking oil to avoid retail food rules