Margarine (Excluding Liquid Margarine)

Heading 151710 covers only non-liquid margarine — products that are solid or semi-solid at room temperature and meet the compositional definition of margarine. Liquid margarine is classified under heading 151790 among edible fat and oil mixtures. Fat-based spreads with lower fat content or different formulations may also fall outside 151710 depending on their composition, so the product's physical state and fat percentage at the time of importation are key classification factors.

Margarine must conform to FDA's standard of identity under 21 CFR Part 166, which specifies minimum fat content and permitted ingredients. Imported products must also carry compliant nutrition labeling, including trans-fat content. Shipments are subject to FDA review at entry, and products that fail to meet the standard of identity or labeling requirements may be detained or refused. Consult a licensed customs broker or regulatory counsel to confirm admissibility.