I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Original from China
This popular margarine is produced from a mixture of soybean oil, palm oil, and water, with added salt and preservatives for a butter-like taste and spreadability. Classified under HTS 1517.10.00.00 as it meets the criteria for margarine: a solid, spreadable emulsion of vegetable fats or oils.
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
• Label as 'margarine' not 'butter substitute' to prevent reclassification; include origin certificates for oils
• Test for microbial stability due to high water content; provide stability data during customs inspection
• Avoid bulk shipments mistaken for shortening; specify retail packaging on entry documents