Cultured Butterfat Spread from United States
A cultured dairy spread with over 45% butterfat, containing harmless lactic-acid bacteria as allowed in butter definitions but as a substitute. It is classified under tariff item 0405.20.10 for high-butterfat dairy spreads entered within the access commitment, meeting the dairy spread criteria.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
7%
Import Tips
• Verify that the milkfat content is between 39% and 80% by weight and that the product is a water-in-oil emulsion
• Ensure the import is within the access commitment for 0405.20.10
• Keep records of the lactic cultures used, as they are permitted under Chapter Note 3(a)