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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.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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

High-Butterfat Margarine Spread from Canada — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2106.90.36.00