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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If rancid or canned butter
Rancid/canned butter still classifiable as butter but under different subheading if not meeting fresh provisions.
If low butterfat cheese substitute
Products mimicking butter but with ≤0.5% butterfat fall under cheese substitutes quotas.
If butter substitute over 45% butterfat
Non-natural butter compositions subject to separate butter substitute quotas.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm country-specific quota access (e.g
• EU-27 allocation); submit composition certificates; avoid over-quota shipments facing higher duties
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.
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.