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.

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.

1517.90Same rate: 17.5%

If dairy but not general note 15 eligible

Same dairy mixture category but without preferential trade agreement provisions.

0403Higher: 27% vs 17.5%

If Presence of fermented milk solids classifies under chapter 4 yogurt products, not fat mixtures.

1522.00.00.00Higher: 21.3% vs 17.5%

If residues like soap-stocks from production

Byproducts or foots from dairy fat processing fall in heading 1522 per chapter note, not edible mixtures.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit fat content breakdown showing dairy fractions to qualify under dairy import quotas

Use general note 15 for USMCA partners to minimize duties; non-compliant entries default to higher rates

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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.

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.

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.