Interesterified Vegetable Fat Blend from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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