U.S. exports of Margarine (Excluding Liquid Margarine) (SITC 09101) totaled $3.6M in August 2026.
Importers of Margarine (Excluding Liquid Margarine) paid $266K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 9.62% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Margarine (Excluding Liquid Margarine) imports of $2.9M in August 2026 ran 21% below the year-to-date monthly average of $3.6M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSolid and semi-solid margarine — distinguished from liquid margarine, which falls under a separate classification — is a widely traded fat-based spread produced primarily from hydrogenated or interesterified vegetable oils. FDA regulates labeling requirements, including fat content disclosures and trans-fat declarations, which directly affect import admissibility and product formulation compliance. Importers should note that margarine containing dairy components may trigger additional scrutiny under tariff-rate-quota frameworks governing milk fat content. Classification hinges on physical state and composition, making precise product specifications essential for correct duty treatment.
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132 import shipments a month
The key distinction is physical state at a defined reference temperature: solid or semi-solid margarine falls under this heading, while pourable liquid margarine is classified separately. Importers should document the product's consistency and composition — particularly fat blend and emulsifier content — to support the correct classification at entry.
Yes. Margarine formulations that include milk fat or butterfat may be subject to tariff-rate-quota provisions governing dairy-derived ingredients, which can significantly affect the effective duty rate above the in-quota threshold. Confirming the exact dairy fat percentage with the supplier before importation is advisable. Classification of food products can be complex; consult a licensed customs broker or FDA-registered importer for admissibility guidance.
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Basic heading 09101 · $3.6M of $11.7B
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Exports · August 2026
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$2.9MYoY · free account
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$3.6MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $43.6M of Margarine (Excluding Liquid Margarine) and exported $42.8M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.