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Recombined Butter Paste

Recombined butter paste made by recombining milkfat with water and solids to precise 0405 specifications (80-95% fat, ≤2% solids-not-fat, ≤16% water). This product is classified under the within access commitment tariff item for butter.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0405.10.20Higher: 298.5% vs Free

If the recombined butter paste is imported outside the quota

This is the over access commitment rate for butter, which applies when no quota allocation is held.

0405.20.10Higher: 7% vs Free

If the product is a dairy spread with less than 80% milkfat

Dairy spreads with milkfat content of 39% to less than 80% are classified under subheading 0405.20.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• This is a within access commitment item under a tariff rate quota

• Imports without a quota allocation or permit pay the far higher over access commitment rate

• Ensure the recombined butter paste contains no added emulsifiers and meets the milkfat content of 80% to 95% by weight

• Verify the product is derived exclusively from milk and does not contain other fats

Related Products under Tariff item 0405.10.10

Anhydrous Milkfat Butter

High-purity anhydrous milkfat standardized to butter specs (80-95% fat), derived exclusively from milk without concentration beyond limits. This product is classified under the within access commitment tariff item for butter, as it meets the heading 0405 definition.

Australia Canned Whey Butter

Australia Canned Whey Butter is a canned whey butter from Australia meeting 82% milkfat and ≤16% water criteria of natural butter in heading 0405(a). It is classified under tariff item 0405.10.10 as butter within the access commitment for imports into Canada.

Australian Salted Butter

Australian Salted Butter is a creamery butter produced in Australia with 82% milkfat, salted, and meeting the exact specifications of natural butter under heading 0405 (80-95% milkfat, max 2% milk solids-not-fat, max 16% water). It falls under tariff item 0405.10.10 as butter within the access commitment for imports into Canada.

Australian Salted Butter Blocks

Australian Salted Butter Blocks are salted butter blocks produced in Australia with 82% milkfat, maximum 2% milk solids-not-fat, and maximum 16% water content, meeting natural butter specifications under heading 0405. It falls under tariff item 0405.10.10 as butter within the access commitment for Canadian imports.

Australian Western Star Butter

Australian Western Star Butter is a salted butter with 82% milkfat, cultured variety, meeting all heading 0405 criteria without prohibited additives. It is classified under tariff item 0405.10.10 as butter within the access commitment for Canadian imports.

Canadian Fresh Creamery Butter

Canadian Fresh Creamery Butter is a fresh unsalted creamery butter from Canada with 82.5% milkfat, derived from milk with maximum 16% water and no emulsifiers, qualifying as natural butter under 0405. It is classified under tariff item 0405.10.10 as butter within the access commitment for imports into Canada.