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.

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.

2915.70.01Higher: 40% vs 17.5%

If saturated fatty acids isolated

Extracted stearic acid from cottonseed falls under organic acids in Chapter 29, not bulk oils.

1517.90.90Same rate: 17.5%

If not specifically cottonseed-based

Other hydrogenated vegetable oil preparations without cottonseed specification use 1517.90.9080.

0405.20.10.00Same rate: 17.5%

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