Partially Hydrogenated Palm Cooking Oil Blend from Germany
A blend of partially hydrogenated palm oil for cooking and salad use, providing semi-solid texture at room temperature. It is categorized under HTS 1517.90.90.15 as an edible preparation of partially hydrogenated vegetable fat fractions outside heading 1516.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Submit blending ratios and hydrogenation certificates to distinguish from pure palm oil in other headings
• Avoid packaging in consumer tubs if intended for bulk; retail margarine packaging may trigger 1517.10
• Test for free fatty acid content to ensure it doesn't qualify as a lower-grade foots product in 1522