All-Hydrogenated Cottonseed Stearine from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• 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