Flora Light Margarine from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Document emulsion stability for low-fat versions; customs may scrutinize spreadability
• Provide nutritional facts panel early to confirm margarine vs. other preparations