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Organic Earth Balance Margarine

Earth Balance Organic is a vegan margarine from expeller-pressed oils like palm fruit and soybean, soy-free options available, solid spread. HTS 1517.10.00.00 applies per statistical note for certified organic margarine.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1516.20Higher: 17.7% vs 17.5%

If non-organic bulk veg fats

Organic status doesn't change base; unemulsified oils in 1516.

2106.90.72.00Higher: 26% vs 17.5%

If with organic additive blends

Organic food preps with extras may go to 2106.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Attach USDA organic cert (see GSN 6) for statistical reporting

Vegan claims need absence proofs for animal fats

Palm oil RSPO cert aids buyer acceptance

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