Flora Light Margarine from Japan
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 — 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
• Document emulsion stability for low-fat versions; customs may scrutinize spreadability
• Provide nutritional facts panel early to confirm margarine vs. other preparations