I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Original from Japan
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 — 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
• 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