Palm Kernel Stearin from China
A solid fraction derived from palm kernel oil, blended with other vegetable oil fractions for use in confectionery and margarine production. Falls under HTS 1517.90.90 as an edible preparation of different vegetable fat fractions not covered by heading 1516.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Provide fractionation certificates to prove it's a mixture of different fat fractions
• Ensure packaging specifies industrial or edible use to avoid retail food labeling requirements
• Check for GMO status in palm sources for organic or non-GMO claims