Salted Milkfat Dairy Spread from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
Import Tips
• Label salt content clearly; ensure milk solids-not-fat ≤2% per butter-related specs
• Monitor USTR reallocations for quota shortfalls
• Use official lab tests for butterfat verification