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
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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