Heading 1517

HTS code 1517Margarine; 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
15Fats, 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 codeDescriptionGeneral rateUnit
1517.10.0000Margarine, 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¢/kgkg
1517.90.1020Salad 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
1517.90.1040Wholly 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
1517.90.1060Other (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
1517.90.1080Other (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
1517.90.2020Salad 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
1517.90.2040Wholly 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
1517.90.2060Other (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
1517.90.2080Other (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
1517.90.4500Described 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¢/kgkg
1517.90.5000Described 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¢/kgkg, kg cmsc
1517.90.6000Other (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¢/kgkg, kg cmsc
1517.90.9015Partially 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¢/kgkg
1517.90.9025Soybean 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¢/kgkg
1517.90.9085Cottonseed 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¢/kgkg
1517.90.9090Other (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¢/kgkg

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