Organic Earth Balance Margarine from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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