Organic Butter Blend Margarine from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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