High-Fat Dairy Spread Blend from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Obtain USDA import license before entry as required by Additional U.S
• Note 14; verify butterfat content via lab analysis to confirm >45%
• Exclude Mexican-origin products from quota classification
• Monitor annual quota (6,080,500 kg) and apply early