1507.90 - Other:

This HTS category, 1507.90, encompasses soybean oil and its fractions that are not crude but have undergone some form of refinement or processing, yet remain chemically unmodified. It includes oils that are refined to improve clarity, odor, or taste, or those that have been separated into fractions based on their melting points or other physical properties, as long as no chemical alteration has occurred.

Unlike the sibling category 1507.10 (Crude oil, whether or not degummed), this section focuses on soybean oil that has been processed beyond its raw state. The distinction lies in the removal of impurities and the potential for fractionation, which are absent in crude oil. This category serves as a catch-all for refined or fractionated soybean oil that doesn't fit into more specific, downstream classifications.

Within this category, further subdivisions exist to account for specific applications and value. The subcategory 1507.90.20.00 distinguishes pharmaceutical grade soybean oil meeting FDA requirements for intravenous fat emulsions, specifically when valued over $5/kg, highlighting a premium, highly purified product. The remaining, "Other" refined or fractionated soybean oil falls under 1507.90.40, covering a broad spectrum of non-crude, chemically unmodified soybean oils.