Wholly Hydrogenated Soybean Oil Powder

A powdered form of wholly hydrogenated soybean oil used as a stable fat source in food manufacturing. It falls under HTS 1517.90.90.25 as it is a fully hydrogenated vegetable fat from soybeans, classified among edible mixtures or preparations of Chapter 15 fats and oils, distinct from heading 1516 products.

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.

1516.20Higher: 17.7% vs 17.5%

If not fully hydrogenated

Partially hydrogenated soybean oil falls under heading 1516 as animal or vegetable fats and oils and their fractions.

1518.00Higher: 18% vs 17.5%

If chemically modified beyond hydrogenation like interesterified

Further chemically modified vegetable fats are classified in heading 1518, separate from simple hydrogenated oils.

3823.70.20.00Higher: 22.6% vs 17.5%

If sold as a retail food preparation mixture

Fatty acid distillates or tall oil derivatives in retail mixes may shift to Chapter 38 for industrial fatty substances.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify hydrogenation level via lab analysis certificates to confirm 'wholly hydrogenated' status and avoid reclassification

Include FDA prior notice and food facility registration for edible oil imports to ensure smooth customs clearance

Label with accurate fat content and allergen info (soy) to comply with FSMA requirements and prevent holds