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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from sunflower rather than soybean
Hydrogenated sunflower seed oils have separate provisions earlier in Chapter 15.
If for non-edible surface-active use
If formulated as emulsifiers or surfactants, it shifts to Chapter 34 for organic surface-active agents.
If from palm rather than soybean
Other wholly hydrogenated vegetable oils like palm have distinct statistical suffixes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit fractionation process details to prove it's a wholly hydrogenated derivative under this subheading
• Comply with USDA biotech labeling if from GMO soy; non-GMO certs speed up approval
• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring purity—test for free fatty acids to prevent valuation disputes
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.
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.
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.