EU Dairy Spread Emulsion
A spreadable emulsion made from EU pasteurized milk with 42% milkfat, designed for culinary use as a butter substitute. It is classified under 0405.20.10 as a dairy spread, meeting the definition in Chapter Note 3(b) with milkfat as the only fat and a content between 39% and 80%.
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 the within access commitment quota is not available
The over access commitment rate applies to imports beyond the quota.
If the milkfat content exceeds 80%
Products with higher milkfat are classified as butter.
If the product contains fats other than milkfat
Dairy spreads must contain milkfat as the only fat; otherwise, other headings apply.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• This product falls under a tariff-rate quota; imports without a quota allocation pay the over access commitment rate
• Ensure the product is properly labeled as a dairy spread and not as butter
• Work with a customs broker to confirm the quota status and required permits
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.