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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported crude before hydrogenation
Crude cottonseed oil falls under 1512 fixed vegetable oils, prior to any processing like hydrogenation.
If blended with other oils
Mixtures of hydrogenated cottonseed with palm or soy oils may classify under other 'other' preparations in 1517.90.9040.
If for non-edible industrial use
If destined for lubricants rather than food, it shifts to chemical preparations in Chapter 38.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include melt point documentation (typically >60°C for wholly hydrogenated) to substantiate solid fat status under this subheading
• Comply with USDA residue testing for cottonseed origin to avoid agricultural import restrictions
• Watch for misdeclaration as 'stearin' which could shift to 1522 if resembling pitch residues
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.
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.
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.