High-Butterfat Margarine Spread from Canada
A premium margarine substitute containing over 45% butterfat derived from milk, designed as a butter alternative for baking and spreading. It falls under HTS 2106.90.36.00 because it is a butter substitute in solid state exceeding the butterfat threshold, not classified elsewhere in Chapter 21. This classification distinguishes it from lower-fat margarines or pure dairy products.
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Import Tips
• Verify butterfat content via lab analysis with certificates to confirm >45% milk-derived fats for proper classification under 2106.90.36.00
• Include detailed ingredient lists and fat origin declarations in commercial invoices to prevent reclassification to dairy headings
• Check for additives like emulsifiers; excessive non-milk fats could shift to 2106.90.28 or lower butter substitute codes