Cultured Butter Substitute Spread

A cultured dairy spread with 47% milk butterfat, featuring lactic cultures for tangy flavor profile. HTS 0405.20.30.00 covers such butter substitutes over 45% fat, permitting harmless cultures as in butter definition. Used in artisanal baking.

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.

0403.90.41Same rate: 17.5%

If dried whey-cream blend

Dried forms with quotas under US notes classify as dried cream/whey if meeting dryness criteria

2106.90.85Higher: 27.5% vs 17.5%

If with added flavors or colors beyond allowance

Excess preparations move out of pure dairy chapter to compounded products

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Import Tips & Compliance

Validate cultures as harmless lactic-acid types per notes; track annual quota usage before shipping; ensure no added emulsifiers to maintain Chapter 4 status

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