New Zealand Unsalted Butter from Germany
Premium unsalted butter from New Zealand grass-fed cows, containing 82.5% milkfat with no additives except permitted cultures, conforming to heading 0405 butter definition. Classified under 0405.10.05.00 due to General Note 15 quota provisions allowing New Zealand access under import licensing. Commonly imported in 20kg parchment-wrapped blocks.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Check remaining New Zealand quota availability via USDA Foreign Agricultural Service; ensure no emulsifiers present (prohibited in true butter); use refrigerated containers to maintain <16% water content stability