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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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+20.0%20%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1507.90.40Higher: 39.1% vs 20%

If crude unhydrogenated soy oil

Base crude soybean oil is in heading 1507; hydrogenation creates a new preparation product.

1518.00.40.00Higher: 28% vs 20%

If fractions merely denatured

Chapter note excludes merely denatured fractions from 1518, keeping them in origin heading like 1517.

2103.90.90Higher: 26.4% vs 20%

If mixed with sauces or yeasts

Blends into yeast extracts or sauces move to Chapter 21 as mixed condiments.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Use ISF filings early for bulk shipments; declare exact melt point to confirm solid state

• Obtain halal/kosher certs if targeting those markets, as soy origin affects eligibility