Organic Dairy Butter Blend Margarine from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify entry under general note 15 provisions with USMCA certificate of origin to qualify for preferential tariff treatment
• Provide dairy content certification showing cows' milk solids (kg cmsc) to meet chapter 4 note 1 requirements and avoid reclassification