Hydrogenated Soybean Oil Stearin from Germany
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.
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 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