Interesterified Vegetable Fat Blend

A processed blend of canola and sunflower oils modified via interesterification for improved stability in spreads and baking. HTS 1517.90.90 covers this as an edible preparation from fractions of different vegetable oils outside heading 1516 scope.

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.

1514.91.90Higher: 23.9% vs 17.5%

If low erucic acid rapeseed oil dominant

Blends primarily of canola oil fractions classify under heading 1514 for rapeseed oils.

1517.90Same rate: 17.5%

If formulated as margarine substitute spread

Emulsified spreads resembling margarine but not meeting full definition go to subheading 1517.90.40.

2106.90.48.00Lower: 7.5% vs 17.5%

If contains additives exceeding 50% fats

Food preparations with significant non-fat ingredients shift to Chapter 21.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit processing method documentation (e.g

interesterification certificates) for customs verification

Test for trans-fat levels to comply with FDA labeling if repackaged for retail

Avoid misdeclaration as 'margarine' which requires water emulsion and specific additives

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