Hydrogenated Soybean Oil Stearin from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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