Heading 1517
HTS code 1517 — Margarine; edible mixtures or preparations of animal, vegetable or microbial fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this chapter, other than edible fats or oils or their fractions of heading 1516
- Chapter
- 15 — Fats, oils and waxes
- Tariff lines
- 16
- General duty
- General duty rates from 8% to 18%; 8 lines carry a specific or compound duty
Tariff lines under heading 1517
Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.
| HTS code | Description | General rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1517.10.0000 | Margarine, excluding liquid margarine (Margarine; edible mixtures or preparations of animal, vegetable or microbial fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this chapter, other than edible fats or oils or their fractions of heading 1516) | 12.3¢/kg | kg |
| 1517.90.1020 | Salad and cooking oils (Margarine; edible mixtures or preparations of animal, vegetable or microbial fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this chapter, other than edible fats or oils or their fractions of heading 1516 > Other > Artificial mixtures of two or more of the products provided for in headings 1501 to 1515, inclusive > Containing 5 percent or more by weight of soybean oil or any fraction thereof) | 18% | kg |
| 1517.90.1040 | Wholly of vegetable oils (Margarine; edible mixtures or preparations of animal, vegetable or microbial fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this chapter, other than edible fats or oils or their fractions of heading 1516 > Other > Artificial mixtures of two or more of the products provided for in headings 1501 to 1515, inclusive > Containing 5 percent or more by weight of soybean oil or any fraction thereof > Baking or frying fats) | 18% | kg |
| 1517.90.1060 | Other (Margarine; edible mixtures or preparations of animal, vegetable or microbial fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this chapter, other than edible fats or oils or their fractions of heading 1516 > Other > Artificial mixtures of two or more of the products provided for in headings 1501 to 1515, inclusive > Containing 5 percent or more by weight of soybean oil or any fraction thereof > Baking or frying fats) | 18% | kg |
| 1517.90.1080 | Other (Margarine; edible mixtures or preparations of animal, vegetable or microbial fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this chapter, other than edible fats or oils or their fractions of heading 1516 > Other > Artificial mixtures of two or more of the products provided for in headings 1501 to 1515, inclusive > Containing 5 percent or more by weight of soybean oil or any fraction thereof) | 18% | kg |
| 1517.90.2020 | Salad and cooking oils (Margarine; edible mixtures or preparations of animal, vegetable or microbial fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this chapter, other than edible fats or oils or their fractions of heading 1516 > Other > Artificial mixtures of two or more of the products provided for in headings 1501 to 1515, inclusive > Other) | 8% | kg |
| 1517.90.2040 | Wholly of vegetable oils (Margarine; edible mixtures or preparations of animal, vegetable or microbial fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this chapter, other than edible fats or oils or their fractions of heading 1516 > Other > Artificial mixtures of two or more of the products provided for in headings 1501 to 1515, inclusive > Other > Baking or frying fats) | 8% | kg |
| 1517.90.2060 | Other (Margarine; edible mixtures or preparations of animal, vegetable or microbial fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this chapter, other than edible fats or oils or their fractions of heading 1516 > Other > Artificial mixtures of two or more of the products provided for in headings 1501 to 1515, inclusive > Other > Baking or frying fats) | 8% | kg |
| 1517.90.2080 | Other (Margarine; edible mixtures or preparations of animal, vegetable or microbial fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this chapter, other than edible fats or oils or their fractions of heading 1516 > Other > Artificial mixtures of two or more of the products provided for in headings 1501 to 1515, inclusive > Other) | 8% | kg |
| 1517.90.4500 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions (Margarine; edible mixtures or preparations of animal, vegetable or microbial fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this chapter, other than edible fats or oils or their fractions of heading 1516 > Other > Other > Dairy products described in additional U.S. note 1 to chapter 4) | 11¢/kg | kg |
| 1517.90.5000 | Described in additional U.S. note 10 to chapter 4 and entered pursuant to its provisions (Margarine; edible mixtures or preparations of animal, vegetable or microbial fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this chapter, other than edible fats or oils or their fractions of heading 1516 > Other > Other > Dairy products described in additional U.S. note 1 to chapter 4) | 11¢/kg | kg, kg cmsc |
| 1517.90.6000 | Other (Margarine; edible mixtures or preparations of animal, vegetable or microbial fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this chapter, other than edible fats or oils or their fractions of heading 1516 > Other > Other > Dairy products described in additional U.S. note 1 to chapter 4) | 34.2¢/kg | kg, kg cmsc |
| 1517.90.9015 | Partially hydrogenated salad and cooking oil (Margarine; edible mixtures or preparations of animal, vegetable or microbial fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this chapter, other than edible fats or oils or their fractions of heading 1516 > Other > Other > Other) | 8.8¢/kg | kg |
| 1517.90.9025 | Soybean oil, wholly hydrogenated (Margarine; edible mixtures or preparations of animal, vegetable or microbial fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this chapter, other than edible fats or oils or their fractions of heading 1516 > Other > Other > Other) | 8.8¢/kg | kg |
| 1517.90.9085 | Cottonseed oil, wholly hydrogenated (Margarine; edible mixtures or preparations of animal, vegetable or microbial fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this chapter, other than edible fats or oils or their fractions of heading 1516 > Other > Other > Other) | 8.8¢/kg | kg |
| 1517.90.9090 | Other (Margarine; edible mixtures or preparations of animal, vegetable or microbial fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this chapter, other than edible fats or oils or their fractions of heading 1516 > Other > Other > Other) | 8.8¢/kg | kg |
Documents required to import under 1517
Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.
- Commercial InvoiceRequired
- Packing ListRequired
- Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
- CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional
Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500
Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety
- Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional
Required for ocean freight only
Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port
- Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional
Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP
One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment
- Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional
Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries
- FDA Prior NoticeRequired
Must be submitted 2-8 hours before arrival
- Phytosanitary CertificateConditional
Required for plant-based products
Common questions
- What is HTS code 1517?
- HTS heading 1517 covers margarine; edible mixtures or preparations of animal, vegetable or microbial fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this chapter, other than edible fats or oils or their fractions of heading 1516. It sits in Chapter 15 (fats, oils and waxes) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 16 tariff lines.
- What is the duty rate for HTS 1517?
- General duty rates from 8% to 18%; 8 lines carry a specific or compound duty. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
- How many digits does a full HTS code have?
- US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 1517 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.
Related headings in Chapter 15
- 1501Pig fat (including lard) and poultry fat, other than that of heading 0209 or 1503
- 1502Fats of bovine animals, sheep or goats, other than those of heading 1503
- 1503Lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil and tallow oil, not emulsified or mixed or otherwise prepared
- 1504Fats and oils and their fractions, of fish or marine mammals, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
- 1505Wool grease and fatty substances derived therefrom (including lanolin)
- 1506Other animal fats and oils and their fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
- 1507Soybean oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
- 1508Peanut (ground-nut) oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified