All-Hydrogenated Cottonseed Stearine
High-melt stearine derived from wholly hydrogenated cottonseed oil, used in confectionery and bakery fats. HTS 1517.90.90.85 applies as it's specifically wholly hydrogenated cottonseed oil, part of edible fat preparations excluding 1516 fractions.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If saturated fatty acids isolated
Extracted stearic acid from cottonseed falls under organic acids in Chapter 29, not bulk oils.
If not specifically cottonseed-based
Other hydrogenated vegetable oil preparations without cottonseed specification use 1517.90.9080.
If mixed with dairy fats for margarine
Edible mixtures including butterfat shift to dairy-based headings in Chapter 4.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label with precise 'wholly hydrogenated' terminology to distinguish from 'fully refined' which might revert to 1516
• Prepare for FDA GRAS affirmation documentation since used in direct food contact
• Avoid bulk packaging over 25kg drums if retail-destined, as it may trigger set classifications
Related Products under HTS 1517.90.90.85
Wholly Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil Blocks
Solid blocks of wholly hydrogenated cottonseed oil used as a base for margarine production and baking shortenings. This product falls under HTS 1517.90.90.85 because it is cottonseed oil that has been fully hydrogenated, transforming it into a solid fat classified among edible mixtures and preparations of vegetable oils outside heading 1516.
Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil Flakes
Flake-form wholly hydrogenated cottonseed oil for easy melting in food manufacturing. Classified in HTS 1517.90.90.85 as it represents a wholly hydrogenated cottonseed oil preparation for edible mixtures like margarine, differentiated from crude oils in prior headings.
Cottonseed Oil Fully Hydrogenated Pellets
Pelletized wholly hydrogenated cottonseed oil for convenient dosing in industrial baking mixes. This fits HTS 1517.90.90.85 due to its complete hydrogenation making it a solid edible preparation from cottonseed oil.
Wholly Hydrogenated Cottonseed Fat Powder
Spray-dried powder of wholly hydrogenated cottonseed oil for dry mixes and chocolate compounds. Classified under HTS 1517.90.90.85 as a prepared edible fat from fully hydrogenated cottonseed oil.