Hydrogenated Soybean Oil Stearin from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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