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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽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.

0405.90.20Higher: 26% vs 17.5%

If in bulk liquid form for industrial use

Liquid butter substitutes shift to other preparations, differing from solid retail spreads under 0405.20.

1517.90.50Same rate: 17.5%

If blended with vegetable oils

Edible mixtures of animal/vegetable fats exceed pure dairy spreads, moving to Chapter 15 oils.

2106.90.34Same rate: 17.5%

If packaged with flavorings or colors beyond allowed

Excess additives make it a flavored food preparation rather than plain dairy spread.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit fat content certification with entry documents; licenses reallocated if quotas unfilled per USTR rules

Avoid misdeclaration as butter oil to prevent reclassification

Track origin exclusions for Mexico

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Premium AMF Table Spread

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