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.

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.

1512.21.00.00Same rate: 17.5%

If imported crude before hydrogenation

Crude cottonseed oil falls under 1512 fixed vegetable oils, prior to any processing like hydrogenation.

1517.90.90Same rate: 17.5%

If blended with other oils

Mixtures of hydrogenated cottonseed with palm or soy oils may classify under other 'other' preparations in 1517.90.9040.

3823.70.20.00Higher: 22.6% vs 17.5%

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