Frying Fat Mixture

High-stability blend of palm olein and cottonseed oil for commercial deep-frying applications in restaurants. HTS 1517.90.90 applies to this edible preparation combining fractions of different vegetable oils.

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 cottonseed oil predominant

Cottonseed oil mixtures primarily classify under heading 1512.

1517.90Same rate: 17.5%

If contains water or emulsifiers

Any emulsion content resembling margarine shifts to other subheadings.

1522.00.00.00Higher: 21.3% vs 17.5%

If includes foots or dregs

Chapter notes exclude residues like oil foots to heading 1522.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify smoke point and oxidative stability for food safety compliance

Specify 'liquid frying oil' on invoices to distinguish from solid shortenings

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