Frying Fat Mixture from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Certify smoke point and oxidative stability for food safety compliance
• Specify 'liquid frying oil' on invoices to distinguish from solid shortenings
• Monitor for palm oil sustainability certifications required by some buyers