What is the HS code for margarine?
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HS-4 · Heading
1517 — Margarine; edible mixtures or preparations of animal, vegetable or microbial fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this Chapter, other than edible fats and oils or their fractions of heading 15.16
Chapter 15: Animal or vegetable fats and oils
Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 1517 when importing margarine or edible mixtures of fats and oils. For example, if you're shipping solid margarine blocks for baking, this is the correct heading. It captures products that blend different fats or oils but excludes liquid margarine.
When deciding between HS-6 151710 and HS-6 151790, consider the product's form. If your shipment consists solely of solid margarine, use 151710. If it includes a mix of fats or oils not classified elsewhere, then 151790 is appropriate.
Both subheadings under HS-4 1517 focus on edible fat products, but they differ in composition. 151710 is specific to margarine, while 151790 covers other edible mixtures that may not fit the margarine definition, such as specialty fat blends for culinary use.
Keywords & topics
Useful terms traders and brokers use for this HS-4 heading.
margarine classification · edible fat mixtures · HS-4 1517 · HS-6 151710 · HS-6 151790 · import margarine · export edible fats · food fat regulations · margarine shipping codes · fat and oil classifications
Examples
Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.
- Solid margarine blocks for baking (HS-6 151710)
- Margarine spreads in tubs (HS-6 151710)
- Edible fat mixtures for cooking (HS-6 151790)
- Specialty blended oils for frying (HS-6 151790)
- Margarine used in pastry production (HS-6 151710)
- Vegetable oil blends for salad dressings (HS-6 151790)
Common questions
Frequent classification questions with short practical guidance.
How to classify edible fat mixtures?
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Is liquid margarine included in HS-4 1517?
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What products fall under HS-6 151710?
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How do I choose between HS-6 151710 and 151790?
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What are the import requirements for margarine?
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how to classify margarine for import
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differences between HS-6 151710 and 151790
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requirements for shipping edible fat mixtures
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margarine and fat classification for customs
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examples of products under HS-4 1517
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importing margarine and edible oils
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what to include in HS-4 1517 declarations
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Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What types of products are included in HS-4 1517?
- HS-4 1517 includes margarine and edible mixtures of fats and oils, excluding liquid margarine.
- How do I determine if my product fits HS-6 151710?
- If your product is solid margarine, such as blocks or spreads, it falls under HS-6 151710.
- What does HS-6 151790 cover?
- HS-6 151790 covers other edible mixtures of fats and oils not classified as margarine.
- Are there specific import regulations for margarine?
- Yes, importing margarine may require compliance with food safety standards and labeling regulations.
- Can I use HS-4 1517 for liquid margarine?
- No, liquid margarine is not included in HS-4 1517; you will need to find a different classification.
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