Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil Flakes from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

10%

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

Import Tips

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

Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil Flakes from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1517.90.90.85