2106.90.36.00/High-Butterfat Margarine Spread/Japan

High-Butterfat Margarine Spread from Japan

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 — 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

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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