Hydrogenated Soybean Fatty Acids from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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