High-Butterfat Pastry Butter Substitute from Germany
Specialty 75% milkfat substitute designed for laminated pastry doughs like croissants. Falls in 0405.20.40.00 as dairy spread butter substitute not qualifying as natural butter. Popular in professional baking; subject to strict import quotas.
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 production specs showing no added emulsifiers per butter notes; use refrigerated transport to maintain solid state; apply for quota early in calendar year