Country Crock Original Spread from China
Country Crock Original is a margarine-style spread from soybean oil, water, and natural flavors, designed for table use with 70% vegetable oil content. It is classified in HTS 1517.10.00.00 as margarine, a prepared edible mixture excluding liquids.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Clarify 'spread' vs. 'margarine' in docs; provide composition to affirm 1517 classification
• Check for palm oil sustainability certs if required by buyers post-import
• Avoid generic 'shortening' labeling which could redirect to 1516