Flora Light Margarine from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document emulsion stability for low-fat versions; customs may scrutinize spreadability
• Provide nutritional facts panel early to confirm margarine vs. other preparations