High-Fat Dairy Cooking Spread from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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