Hydrogenated Soybean Fatty Acids from China
Soybean oil fatty acids hydrogenated to >90% saturation for stability. Classified HTS 2915.90.10 as vegetable-origin saturated fatty acids post-processing. Used in alkyd resins and lubricants.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Iodine value documentation (<10) proves saturation required for 2915 classification
• Hydrogenation process description prevents Chapter 15 oil classification
• Specify 18-carbon predominance for proper saturated acid valuation