Anhydrous Milkfat Spread from Mexico
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.
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
• 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