Certified Organic Dairy Shortening
Organic shortening made from palm oil and organic dairy cream fractions, compliant with general note 15 for preferential import. HTS 1517.90.4500 applies to this dairy-inclusive edible fat preparation under chapter 4 note 1. Used in pastry production with high melt point.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If butteroil or anhydrous dairy fats dominant
Primarily dairy-derived fats without significant vegetable blending move to chapter 4 butter subheadings.
If sold as flavored baking preparation
Addition of flavors or emulsifiers exceeding fat purity thresholds shifts to miscellaneous food preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include organic certification per general statistical note 6 alongside general note 15 documentation for duty benefits
• Label batches with exact dairy solids content to pass customs verification against chapter statistical notes
Related Products under HTS 1517.90.45.00
USMCA Dairy Margarine Spread
A spreadable margarine blending canola oil with anhydrous milk fat, entered pursuant to general note 15 for USMCA-origin goods. Classified in 1517.90.4500 as an edible preparation of vegetable and dairy fats under dairy product quotas. Ideal for baking and table use with smooth texture.
Premium Dairy-Anhydrous Milkfat Spread
Premium spread of olive oil and anhydrous milkfat entered under general note 15 dairy provisions. HTS 1517.90.4500 covers this as an edible mixture with chapter 4 dairy solids content. Luxury table use product.
Organic Dairy Butter Blend Margarine
This margarine is an edible mixture of vegetable oils and dairy butter fractions, described in general note 15 (NAFTA/USMCA provisions) and entered accordingly. It falls under HTS 1517.90.4500 due to its dairy content from cows' milk solids exceeding thresholds in additional U.S. note 1 to chapter 4. The product is formulated for retail use as a butter substitute with at least 80% fat content.
Low-Fat Dairy Vegetable Oil Blend
A reduced-fat margarine blending soybean oil with dairy whey fat fractions, entered under general note 15 provisions. Fits 1517.90.4500 as a dairy product edible mixture per chapter 4 additional note 1. Suitable for health-conscious spreads.
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.
Industrial Dairy Blend for Confectionery
Edible fat blend of cocoa butter equivalents, vegetable oils, and dairy fractions for candy production, under general note 15. 1517.90.4500 due to dairy content per chapter 4 note. Non-retail bulk packaging.