Reduced Fat Peanut Butter Spread from Mexico
Peanut butter with reduced fat content through partial defatting, maintaining spreadable paste form. HTS 2008.11.1500 applies to this other peanut butter variant. Marketed for low-calorie diets.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
141.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Document fat reduction process to differentiate from standard peanut butter
• Comply with NLEA for 'reduced fat' claims (at least 25% less fat)
• Monitor for moisture content exceeding 2% to avoid spoilage claims