Peanut Butter Spread
Peanut butter spread is a retail product made from ground peanuts, often with added stabilizers or sweeteners to improve texture and taste. It is classified under tariff item 2008.11.10 as peanut butter, provided it meets the definition of a peanut paste. The product is packaged in standard 16 oz jars for household consumption.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the spread contains significant non-peanut ingredients
This subheading covers other ground-nut preparations that do not meet the strict definition of peanut butter.
If the spread is a blend of peanuts with other nuts
Mixed nut preparations are classified under this heading when not solely peanut butter.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the spread contains at least 90% peanuts by weight to qualify as peanut butter under Canadian tariff rules
• If the product includes added sugar or oil, ensure it does not exceed the limits for heading 20.08
• Check TRQ availability; imports without a quota allocation or permit pay the higher over access commitment rate
• Prepare a detailed product specification sheet for CBSA to expedite clearance
Related Products under Tariff item 2008.11.10
Artisanal Small-Batch Peanut Butter
Artisanal small-batch peanut butter made from stone-ground peanuts with minimal processing. It is a pure ground peanut product without added sugar or other ingredients, qualifying as peanut butter under tariff item 2008.11.10.
Bulk Peanut Butter Paste
Bulk peanut butter paste in 5kg pails for foodservice, consisting of pure ground peanuts for further blending or direct use. It is unflavored and unsweetened, meeting the definition of peanut butter under tariff item 2008.11.10.
Crunchy Peanut Butter
Crunchy peanut butter with ground peanuts and small peanut pieces for texture, without added sugar or other sweeteners. The visible pieces are from peanuts, and the product is primarily a ground peanut paste, qualifying under tariff item 2008.11.10.
Honey Roasted Peanut Butter
Honey roasted peanut butter is a creamy spread made from ground peanuts that have been roasted with a light honey coating. The minor addition of honey for sweetening does not alter its fundamental character as a peanut paste, and it is classified under tariff item 2008.11.10 as peanut butter. It is packaged in retail squeeze packs for direct consumer use.
Low-Sodium Peanut Butter
Low-sodium peanut butter is a creamy spread made from ground peanuts with reduced salt content for dietary applications. As a peanut paste, it falls under tariff item 2008.11.10, which covers peanut butter regardless of sodium levels. It is packed in jars for retail consumption and marketed to health-conscious consumers.
Natural Creamy Peanut Butter
Natural creamy peanut butter produced by grinding roasted peanuts into a smooth paste with no added sugars. It consists primarily of peanuts, distinguishing it as peanut butter under tariff item 2008.11.10.