Sunflower and Rapeseed Baking Margarine Alternative from China
An edible blend of sunflower and rapeseed oils formulated as a margarine substitute for bakery applications. It qualifies for HTS 1517.90.20.80 as an artificial mixture of products from headings 1501-1515, differentiated from emulsified margarine. Provides creaminess without dairy components.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
• Test for emulsifier content; if over certain thresholds, it may classify as margarine under 1517.10
• Require FDA registration and prior notice; document non-dairy status to prevent dairy import scrutiny