Wholly Hydrogenated Soy Oil for Margarine Base from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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