Wholly Hydrogenated Soy Oil for Margarine Base

Solid base fat from wholly hydrogenated soybean oil used in margarine production for stability. Falls under HTS 1517.90.90.25 as an 'other' edible preparation of hydrogenated vegetable fats, not final margarine or heading 1516 oils.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

1517.10.00.00Same rate: 17.5%

If final margarine product

Completed margarine or spreads classify under the principal 1517.10 heading, not 'other' preparations.

1516.20Higher: 17.7% vs 17.5%

If industrial non-edible grade

Industrial soybean oil fractions not for human consumption stay in 1516.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 17.5%

If sold as prepared additive chemical

If marketed as a chemical for food processing, it may fall under Chapter 38 chemical preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include end-use statement specifying margarine production to justify classification and duty rate

Monitor EU REACH-like requirements if transshipping; full hydrogenation avoids trans fat bans

Package in nitrogen-flushed bags to maintain oxidative stability during ocean freight