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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in bulk liquid form for industrial use
Liquid butter substitutes shift to other preparations, differing from solid retail spreads under 0405.20.
If blended with vegetable oils
Edible mixtures of animal/vegetable fats exceed pure dairy spreads, moving to Chapter 15 oils.
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
Related Products 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.
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.