Flora Light Margarine
Flora Light Margarine is a reduced-fat margarine from rapeseed oil, yogurt culture, and lime extract, with only 35% fat for lighter spreading. Despite the lower fat content, it is a solid margarine, qualifying for tariff item 1517.10.10 as a margarine within the access commitment.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 7.5% | — | 7.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 7.5% | — | 7.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 7.5% | — | 7.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 7.5% | — | 7.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 7.5% | — | 7.5% |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the importer does not hold a quota allocation
Over-access commitment applies to imports without quota.
If the product is not considered margarine due to low fat
Other edible preparations may apply if not standard margarine.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the product is solid margarine, as reduced-fat spreads may be classified elsewhere if not meeting margarine definitions
• Obtain a quota allocation for margarine to benefit from the within-access rate; without it, the over-access rate applies
• Provide fat content and ingredient details for CBSA
Related Products under Tariff item 1517.10.10
Becel Original Margarine
Becel Original Margarine is a spreadable butter substitute made from a blend of vegetable oils including rapeseed and sunflower, emulsified with water, salt, and emulsifiers. It is a solid, non-liquid margarine, which falls under tariff item 1517.10.10 as a margarine within the access commitment for imports into Canada.
Blue Band Margarine
Blue Band Margarine is a margarine made from palm and rapeseed oils, blended with skim milk powder, salt, and vitamins, commonly used for baking and spreading. As a solid, non-liquid margarine, it is classified under tariff item 1517.10.10, which covers margarine within the access commitment.
Canola Margarine Spread
Canola Margarine Spread is a solid margarine made from canola oil, water, and vitamins, available in light and unsalted options. It is a non-liquid margarine, qualifying for tariff item 1517.10.10 as a margarine within the access commitment for Canadian imports.
Country Crock Original Spread
Country Crock Original is a margarine-style spread from soybean oil, water, and natural flavors, designed for table use with 70% vegetable oil content. As a solid, non-liquid margarine, it falls under tariff item 1517.10.10, covering margarine within the access commitment.
I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Original
I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Original is a margarine produced from a mixture of soybean oil, palm oil, and water, with added salt and preservatives for a butter-like taste and spreadability. It is a solid, non-liquid margarine, falling under tariff item 1517.10.10 as a margarine within the access commitment.
Lactose-Free Margarine
Lactose-Free Margarine uses purified vegetable oils and plant-based emulsifiers, avoiding dairy traces for sensitive consumers. As a solid emulsion, it qualifies for tariff item 1517.10.10 as a standard margarine within the access commitment.