Organic Dairy Margarine Spread

An edible mixture of certified organic palm oil and substantial cows' milk solids content, formulated as a margarine spread pursuant to additional U.S. note 10 to chapter 4. This product enters under the tariff quota for dairy-inclusive fat preparations, distinguishing it from pure vegetable margarines. Ideal for organic baking and table use.

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.

0405.10.20Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If predominantly butterfat-based

High butterfat content shifts to Chapter 4 dairy products, excluding mixed vegetable-animal preparations.

1517.90.90Same rate: 17.5%

If non-dairy or low milk solids content

Fails dairy note criteria, defaulting to general other edible mixtures without TRQ.

1516.20Higher: 17.7% vs 17.5%

If solely vegetable oil fractions without dairy

Absence of qualifying milk solids removes it from 1517 dairy mixtures to pure veg oil headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide USDA-approved organic certification per General Statistical Note 6 alongside milk solids documentation

Monitor TRQ fill rates weekly via USDA reports to time shipments within quota periods

Label precisely with milk solids percentage to prevent CBP disputes over note 10 eligibility

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Palm Kernel Dairy Fat Mix

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Soybean Dairy Margarine Base

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