Described in additional U.S. note 14 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads: > Dairy spreads: > Butter substitutes, whether in liquid or solid state: > Containing over 45 percent by weight of butterfat: > Described in additional U.S. note 14 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
Duty Rate (from China)
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
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Products classified under HTS 0405.20.20.00
High-Fat Dairy Spread Blend
A spreadable water-in-oil emulsion containing 50% milkfat derived from butter, used as a butter substitute for baking and spreading. It meets Chapter 4 definition for dairy spreads with milkfat between 39-80% and over 45% butterfat for quota eligibility under Additional U.S. Note 14. Classified under 0405.20.20.00 due to its high butterfat content and status as a butter substitute entered pursuant to quota provisions.
Anhydrous Milkfat Spread
Concentrated anhydrous milkfat (AMF) emulsion at 48% butterfat level, marketed as premium butter substitute for cooking. Fits dairy spreads definition with milkfat as sole fat (39-80%) and qualifies for Note 14 quota due to >45% butterfat. HTS 0405.20.20.00 applies to quota-eligible butter substitutes in solid state.
Cultured Dairy Butter Blend
Spreadable cultured dairy product with 55% butterfat from fermented milk, serving as unsalted butter alternative. Complies with dairy spreads (milkfat-only, water-in-oil emulsion) and >45% butterfat for AUS Note 14 quota access. 0405.20.20.00 covers such substitutes entered under quantitative limits.
Salted Milkfat Dairy Spread
Salted emulsion spread with 52% milkfat, designed as table butter substitute containing permitted sodium chloride. Meets precise dairy spreads criteria (39-80% milkfat, no other fats) and >45% for quota under Note 14. Classified in 0405.20.20.00 for licensed quota entries.
Premium AMF Table Spread
Table-ready anhydrous milkfat spread at 60% butterfat for high-end culinary use as butter replacement. Pure milkfat emulsion qualifies as dairy spread and exceeds 45% threshold for Additional U.S. Note 14 quota. HTS 0405.20.20.00 governs quota-compliant butter substitutes.
European-Style Dairy Blend
EU-produced dairy spread with 47% butterfat, emulating traditional butter for baking. Conforms to milkfat-only dairy spreads definition and quota via Note 14 for >45% butterfat substitutes. Enters under 0405.20.20.00 pursuant to license provisions.
Unsalted High-Butterfat Spread
Pure unsalted spread with 65% milkfat from milk-derived sources, ideal for unsalted butter replacement. Dairy spreads specs met (water-in-oil, 39-80% milkfat) with quota qualification >45%. 0405.20.20.00 for licensed butter substitute imports.