Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil Flakes from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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