Palm Soy Blend Baking Margarine from Japan
Palm Soy Blend Baking Margarine is a vegetable-only baking fat combining palm oil and soybean oil (over 5% soybean), mimicking margarine consistency for pastry use. It is classified under 1517.90.91 as a shortening, an edible mixture of vegetable fats or oils not covered by heading 15.16.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
11%
Import Tips
• Clarify that the product is a shortening, not margarine, to avoid classification under 1517.10
• Provide CBSA with the soybean oil percentage and intended use
• Verify that the product does not contain dairy, which could change the tariff item