Fully Hydrogenated Soybean Oil Flakes
Flake-form wholly hydrogenated soybean oil serving as a non-melting fat replacer in chocolate and spreads. Classified under HTS 1517.90.90.25 for its status as an edible preparation of hydrogenated soybean oil, fitting the 'other' category beyond margarine or heading 1516.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for crude or refined but not hydrogenated fractions
Unmodified soybean oil fractions stay in heading 1516, while hydrogenation moves it to preparations in 1517.
If residues from processing like soap-stocks
Per chapter note, soap-stocks and dregs from hydrogenation fall into heading 1522 as residues.
If blended into flavored food preparations
Mixtures with additives for direct consumption may classify as food preparations in Chapter 21.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide manufacturer's specs confirming iodine value below 5 for full hydrogenation to match HTS criteria
• Ensure packaging prevents moisture absorption, as flakes are hygroscopic, to avoid quality issues at entry
• Declare as food-grade with COA; watch for trans fat content limits under FDA rules despite zero trans from full hydrogenation
Related Products under HTS 1517.90.90.25
Wholly Hydrogenated Soybean Oil Powder
A powdered form of wholly hydrogenated soybean oil used as a stable fat source in food manufacturing. It falls under HTS 1517.90.90.25 as it is a fully hydrogenated vegetable fat from soybeans, classified among edible mixtures or preparations of Chapter 15 fats and oils, distinct from heading 1516 products.
Hydrogenated Soybean Oil Stearin
High-melting stearin derived from wholly hydrogenated soybean oil, used in shortenings and candles. It qualifies for HTS 1517.90.90.25 as a wholly hydrogenated soybean oil product in the edible mixtures category, excluding heading 1516 fractions.
Wholly Hydrogenated Soy Oil for Margarine Base
Solid base fat from wholly hydrogenated soybean oil used in margarine production for stability. Falls under HTS 1517.90.90.25 as an 'other' edible preparation of hydrogenated vegetable fats, not final margarine or heading 1516 oils.
Votated Fully Hydrogenated Soybean Oil
Votated (beadlet) form of wholly hydrogenated soybean oil for uniform dispersion in doughs. HTS 1517.90.90.25 applies as an edible preparation of fully hydrogenated soy oil, in the 'other' subcategory.
Solid Hydrogenated Soybean Fat Blocks
Bulk blocks of wholly hydrogenated soybean oil used in food processing for frying fats. Classified in HTS 1517.90.90.25 for soybean-specific wholly hydrogenated edible preparations outside margarine.