Australian Salted Butter Blocks
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. This product qualifies for entry under additional U.S. note 6 quota provisions for Australian dairy exports.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If butter substitute with over 45% butterfat
Products not meeting exact natural butter composition (e.g., added emulsifiers) classify as butter substitutes under different quota provisions.
If dehydrated butter
Dehydrated butter or ghee falls under other dairy fats, excluded from butter definition per subheading note.
If processed with non-milk fats
Replacing milk constituents with other fats (e.g., vegetable oils) moves to food preparations per chapter exclusions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain USDA import license required for note 6 quota entries; verify origin certificates as Mexico products excluded; test milkfat content (80-95%) to avoid reclassification as dairy spread
Related Products under HTS 0405.10.10.00
New Zealand Unsalted Whey Butter
Unsalted whey butter from New Zealand derived exclusively from milk, containing 81% milkfat with no added emulsifiers, fitting the butter definition in heading 0405. Entered pursuant to U.S. note 6 quota allocations for New Zealand dairy products.
EU-27 Salted Natural Butter
Salted natural butter from EU-27 countries like Ireland, with 83% milkfat, up to 2% solids-not-fat, and cultures of lactic-acid bacteria, compliant with heading 0405 butter criteria. Imported under additional U.S. note 6 provisions for specified countries.
Canadian Fresh Creamery Butter
Fresh unsalted creamery butter from Canada, 82.5% milkfat derived from milk with maximum 16% water and no emulsifiers, qualifying as natural butter under 0405. Entered pursuant to U.S. note 6 quota for Canada.
Ireland Rancid Cultured Butter
Rancid cultured butter from Ireland with 80.5% milkfat, sodium chloride, and lactic cultures, meeting heading 0405(a) definition for natural butter variants. Specifically entered under U.S. note 6 quota provisions.
Denmark Recombined Butter Prints
Recombined butter in 1 lb prints from Denmark, 84% milkfat with max 2% solids-not-fat, derived exclusively from milk per heading 0405 specs. Imported via additional U.S. note 6 allocations.
Australia Canned Whey Butter
Canned whey butter from Australia meeting 82% milkfat, ≤16% water criteria of natural butter in heading 0405(a). Qualifies for entry pursuant to U.S. note 6 provisions.