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Bulk Bakery Filling Margarine Cheese Malt

Bulk Bakery Filling Margarine Cheese Malt is a malt extract and flour-based filling with margarine and cream cheese powder for pastries. It falls under 1901.90.20 as a food preparation of flour and malt extract, not containing cocoa, and is used commercially by bakers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1901.90.39Same rate: Free

If the filling contains more than 10% but less than 50% milk solids and is not put up for retail sale

This alternative applies to dairy-based food preparations with moderate milk solids, which may be more specific for commercial bakery fillings.

1901.90.59Same rate: Free

If the filling contains 50% or more milk solids on a dry weight basis

This item covers dairy-based preparations with high milk solids, which may apply if the cheese powder content is significant.

1901.90.40Same rate: Free

If the filling contains 10% or less milk solids on a dry weight basis

This alternative covers dairy-based preparations with low milk solids, which may be relevant if the margarine and cheese powder content is minimal.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Confirm the dairy content is below 50% on a dry weight basis to avoid classification under dairy-specific items

• Ensure the product is not considered a Chapter 16 preparation by keeping meat or fish content under 20%

• Document the malt extract and flour content for CBSA classification

Related Products under Tariff item 1901.90.20

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Solid malt extract blocks or powder for commercial bakery flavor enhancement and browning. This product is a food preparation of malt extract in solid form, not containing cocoa, and is not elsewhere specified or included.

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Butterscotch Ready-to-Eat Pudding Cup

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Caramel Custard Pudding Mix

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Chocolate Instant Pudding Mix

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