Bakery Dairy Fat Margarine
Margarine for bakery use combining animal fats, vegetable oils, and dairy butteroil, pursuant to general note 15. Classified 1517.90.4500 for dairy-inclusive edible preparations under quota. Provides aeration in doughs.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If merely denatured versions
Chapter note excludes denatured fats from 1518; undenatured stay in 1517 but denatured shift appropriately.
If no chapter 4 dairy components
Edible mixtures without qualifying dairy fall into the residual 'other' subheading.
If dairy spread with >39% fat, retail packed
Retail dairy spreads resembling butter classify in chapter 4, not as chapter 15 mixtures.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure commercial invoice details dairy sourcing and kg cmsc for quota tracking
• General note 15 entry requires origin verification—retain NAFTA/USMCA forms
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Premium Dairy-Anhydrous Milkfat Spread
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Certified Organic Dairy Shortening
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Low-Fat Dairy Vegetable Oil Blend
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Industrial Dairy Blend for Confectionery
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