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High-Fat Dairy Cooking Spread from Germany

A spreadable emulsion with 50% milk-derived butterfat, marketed as a butter alternative for professional kitchens. Classified under HTS 0405.20.30.00 for dairy spreads containing over 45% butterfat but less than true butter specs. Ideal for high-heat applications without added emulsifiers.

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

Confirm water-in-oil emulsion type and milkfat-only fat content per chapter notes; prepare certificate of origin excluding Mexico; monitor quota reallocations via USDA/ USTR updates to avoid delays