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A high-butterfat margarine alternative made with over 45% butterfat and more than 10% milk solids, designed as a butter substitute for baking and spreading. It falls under HTS 2106.90.26.00 because it is a butter substitute in solid state containing over 15% milk-derived fats and meets the milk solids threshold. This classification distinguishes it from pure dairy products or lower-fat spreads.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Verify fat content via lab analysis to confirm >45% butterfat and >10% milk solids for accurate classification under 2106.90.26.00

Include detailed ingredient lists and certificates of analysis in documentation to avoid reclassification to dairy headings

Beware of mislabeling as 'butter' which could trigger Chapter 4 dairy tariffs; use 'butter substitute' clearly on packaging

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