Votated Fully Hydrogenated Soybean Oil from Japan
Votated (beadlet) form of wholly hydrogenated soybean oil for uniform dispersion in doughs. HTS 1517.90.90.25 applies as an edible preparation of fully hydrogenated soy oil, in the 'other' subcategory.
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
• Document votation process as physical modification, not chemical, to stay in 1517
• Test for bead integrity post-shipment; use vented containers to prevent clumping
• FSVP verification required—audit suppliers for soy adulteration risks