Is HTS 1516 subject to a Section 301 tariff?

Goods imported from China may carry an additional Section 301 tariff (typically +25% or +7.5%) on top of the base duty rate. Use the ShipSeeker calculator with origin set to China to estimate it.

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Animal, Vegetable Or Microbial Fats And Oils And Their Fractions, Partly Or Wholly Hydrogenated…

Q: What is the import duty rate for HTS 1516 (Animal, Vegetable Or Microbial Fats And Oils And Their Fractions, Partly Or Wholly Hydrogenated, Inter-esterified, Re-esterified Or Elaidinized, Whether Or Not Refined, But Not Further Prepared:)?

The general (MFN) duty rate for HTS 1516 is varies by subheading. Free-trade-agreement (special) and Column 2 rates may also apply. Estimate the total landed cost by country of origin with the ShipSeeker calculator.

Q: What does HTS 1516 cover?

HTS 1516 covers Animal, Vegetable Or Microbial Fats And Oils And Their Fractions, Partly Or Wholly Hydrogenated, Inter-esterified, Re-esterified Or Elaidinized, Whether Or Not Refined, But Not Further Prepared: in the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (chapter 15).

U.S. import duty rate & tariff classification for HTS 1516 in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

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Full HTS description

Animal, Vegetable Or Microbial Fats And Oils And Their Fractions, Partly Or Wholly Hydrogenated, Inter-esterified, Re-esterified Or Elaidinized, Whether Or Not Refined, But Not Further Prepared:

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Duty rates for HTS 1516 are set at the subheading level.

Across its 3 subheadings, published general rates are 7¢/kg, 8.8¢/kg. Pick a specific code below for its exact rate.

Subheadings under 1516

HTS code	Description	General rate
1516.10.00.00	Animal Fats And Oils And Their Fractions	7¢/kg
1516.20	Vegetable Fats And Oils And Their Fractions:	—
1516.30.00.00	Microbial Fats And Oils And Their Fractions	8.8¢/kg

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Source: U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Rates are for reference; verify with a licensed customs broker before importing.