Liquid Dairy Fat Emulsion

Liquid butter substitute containing 46% milk butterfat, used in beverage and sauce manufacturing. HTS 0405.20.30.00 applies to liquid-state dairy spreads over 45% butterfat, excluding true butter compositions. Ensures smooth incorporation without separation.

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.

0405.20.60Higher: 27.5% vs 17.5%

If under specific other dairy spread quotas

Additional US note quotas apply to certain spreads, potentially shifting subheading based on fat content

2106.90.06Same rate: 17.5%

If containing stabilizers or cultures beyond allowance

Excess additives disqualify from Chapter 4, moving to flavored dairy preparations in Chapter 21

1518.00.40Higher: 25.5% vs 17.5%

If animal fat mixed with non-milk components

Mixed animal fats not exclusively milk-derived classify under Chapter 15 vegetable/animal fat mixtures

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document liquid state and fat analysis at entry; adhere to aggregate quota excluding Mexico; watch for reallocation notices affecting license approval timelines

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