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Flora Light Margarine

Flora Light is a reduced-fat margarine from rapeseed oil, yogurt culture, and lime extract, with only 35% fat for lighter spreading. Despite lower fat, it emulsifies as solid margarine under HTS 1517.10.00.00, excluding liquid forms.

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.

0403Higher: 27% vs 17.5%

If yogurt or dairy components dominate

High dairy content shifts to yogurt mixtures in Chapter 4, not vegetable margarine.

2202.99Higher: 24.9% vs 17.5%

If liquid or pourable consistency

Liquid margarine or similar emulsions fall under non-alcoholic beverages or preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document emulsion stability for low-fat versions; customs may scrutinize spreadability

Provide nutritional facts panel early to confirm margarine vs. other preparations

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