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
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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