1517.90.10.60 - Other 🖩

This HTS classification, 1517.90.10.60, specifically covers "Other" artificial mixtures falling under the broader category of margarine and other prepared edible fats and oils. These mixtures are composed of two or more products from headings 1501 to 1515, inclusive. The critical defining characteristic for this subcategory is that the mixture contains 5 percent or more by weight of soybean oil or any fraction thereof. These are intended for use as baking or frying fats, highlighting their functional application in food preparation.

It is important to distinguish this category from its sibling, 1517.90.10.40, which covers artificial mixtures that are "Wholly of vegetable oils." While both are artificial mixtures of fats and oils, the key differentiator lies in the presence of soybean oil. If a mixture is entirely composed of vegetable oils and does not meet the 5 percent soybean oil threshold, it would be classified under the sibling category. This specific category, however, isolates those artificial mixtures where soybean oil is a significant component, regardless of other vegetable or animal fats present.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Therefore, the classification of a product under 1517.90.10.60 relies solely on meeting the defined criteria: being an artificial mixture of fats and oils from headings 1501-1515, containing 5% or more soybean oil by weight, and intended for use as a baking or frying fat. Precise weight calculations of the soybean oil content are crucial for accurate classification.