Salted High-Fat Dairy Spread from Germany
Spreadable salted dairy product with 55% butterfat from milk, positioned as premium butter alternative. Classified in HTS 0405.20.30.00 for butter substitutes over 45% milkfat in solid form, allowing sodium chloride per butter notes. Popular in retail and food service.
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
• Include salt content in composition declaration matching chapter allowances; secure prior quota confirmation via USDA; avoid common pitfall of insufficient fat verification leading to duties reassessment