Cultured Butter Substitute Spread
A cultured dairy spread with 47% milk butterfat, featuring lactic cultures for a tangy flavor profile. Harmless cultures are permitted in dairy spreads, and the product falls under 0405.20.10 within access commitment.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 7% | — | 7% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If milkfat content reaches 80% or more
Butter under 0405.10 has a higher fat threshold.
If imported without quota
Over access commitment rate for dairy spreads.
If cultured and fermented, not spreadable
Buttermilk, curdled milk, and cream fall under heading 04.03.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• As a within access commitment item, imports require a quota allocation or permit; otherwise, the over access commitment rate applies
• Verify that lactic cultures are harmless and do not replace milk constituents
• Ensure the milkfat content is within 39-80% and that milkfat is the only fat
Related Products under Tariff item 0405.20.10
Anhydrous Milkfat Butter Substitute
A high-fat dairy spread containing over 45% butterfat derived from milk, used as a butter substitute in baking and cooking. It meets the criteria of subheading 0405.20 for dairy spreads with milkfat as the only fat, within the 39-80% range.
Anhydrous Milkfat Spread
A concentrated anhydrous milkfat (AMF) emulsion at 48% butterfat level, marketed as a premium butter substitute for cooking. It fits the dairy spread definition with milkfat as the sole fat and within the 39-80% range.
Australian Dairy Spread Blend
A spreadable water-in-oil emulsion made from Australian cow's milk with 45% milkfat content, suitable for bread and toast. It is classified under 0405.20.10 as a dairy spread, within access commitment.
Belgian Unsalted Dairy Spread
This is a pure unsalted emulsion spread made from Belgian milk, containing 40% milkfat by weight. It is classified under tariff item 0405.20.10 as a dairy spread, as defined in Chapter Note 3(b), with a milkfat content between 39% and 80% and no added fats other than milkfat.
Bulk Milkfat Emulsion for Ice Cream
A liquid milkfat emulsion (55% fat) used as a butter substitute base in ice cream manufacturing. It qualifies as a dairy spread under Chapter Note 3(b) with milkfat as the only fat, despite being in liquid form.
Butterfat Emulsion Spread
A water-in-oil emulsion dairy spread with butterfat content over 45% by weight, used in food service for spreading and cooking. It qualifies as a dairy spread under Chapter Note 3(b) with milkfat as the only fat.