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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0402.21.05Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If dried milk product under quota

Dried forms shift to milk powder quotas if containing added sugar.

0405.20.30Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If under 39% milkfat spread

Fails butter fat minimum, becomes dairy spread with lower fat content.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Secure USDA license with proof of Canadian origin; conduct moisture/fat testing; track aggregate quota usage across dairy entries

Related Products under HTS 0405.10.10.00

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.

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.

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.