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Blue Band Margarine

Blue Band is a margarine made from palm and rapeseed oils, blended with skim milk powder, salt, and vitamins, commonly used for baking and spreading. It qualifies for HTS 1517.10.00.00 as a non-liquid margarine, an edible preparation of vegetable fats emulsified for direct use.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

1512.11.00Higher: 20.9% vs 17.5%

If primarily palm oil without full margarine processing

Sunflower or palm kernel oils fixed but not emulsified as spreads remain in specific oil headings.

2106.90.36.00Same rate: 17.5%

If when fortified with high levels of vitamins or flavors

Heavily additive-enhanced fat spreads are often classified as compound preparations in 2106.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Disclose any milk solids content to rule out dairy classification; use vendor specs for verification

Ensure blocks or tubs are solid at room temp to distinguish from liquid margarine exclusions

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