Interesterified Vegetable Fat Blend from China
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.
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
• 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