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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If non-dairy or microbial fat mixtures
Absence of chapter 4 dairy components shifts to 'other' edible mixtures in the same heading, without dairy quotas.
If predominantly dairy butter content over 80% milk fat
High dairy fat concentration classifies as butter under chapter 4, not as a chapter 15 mixed preparation.
If vegetable oil fractions only, no dairy
Pure vegetable fat blends fall under heading 1516, excluding any animal/dairy fractions per chapter notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Attach USMCA certification proving originating status to leverage general note 15 duty-free or reduced rates
• Document kg cmsc content precisely to confirm dairy classification per statistical note on cows' milk solids
• Avoid misdeclaration as non-dairy; importers often face audits—retain supplier specs on milk fat fractions
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