Organic Butter Blend Margarine from Germany
A margarine product blending cow's milk solids with vegetable oils, certified organic, designed as a butter substitute for baking and spreading. Classified under HTS 1517.90.60.00 as an edible mixture containing dairy products from additional U.S. note 1 to chapter 4, excluding heading 1516 fats. The cows' milk solids content (kg cmsc) determines statistical reporting.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify cows' milk solids content (kg cmsc) per statistical note and declare accurately to avoid reclassification
• Provide certified organic documentation referencing General Statistical Note 6 if claiming organic status
• Ensure labeling distinguishes from pure dairy products under chapter 4 to prevent misclassification pitfalls