Blue Band Margarine from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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