Cultured Butterfat Spread from Mexico
A cultured dairy spread with over 45% butterfat, containing harmless lactic-acid bacteria as allowed in butter definitions but as a substitute. Classified in 0405.20.10.00 for high-butterfat dairy spreads entered under general note 15 provisions.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Document bacterial cultures as harmless per chapter note (a); ensure fat content certification; common issue: over 80% fat may be reclassed as butter