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Australian Dairy Spread Blend

A spreadable water-in-oil emulsion made from Australian cow's milk with 45% milkfat content, suitable for bread and toast. Classified under HTS 0405.20.50.00 as a dairy spread described in additional U.S. note 1 to chapter 4, entered pursuant to general note 15 provisions for quota access. Meets chapter 4 definition of dairy spreads with milkfat between 39-80% by weight and no other fats.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10%+17.5%27.5%
🇲🇽Mexico10%+10.0%20%
🇨🇦Canada10%+10.0%20%
🇩🇪Germany10%+10.0%20%
🇯🇵Japan10%+10.0%20%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0405.10Lower: 10% vs 27.5%

If milkfat content reaches 80% or more

Products meeting butter definition (80-95% milkfat, max 2% solids-not-fat, max 16% water) shift to heading 0405 butter category.

2106.90.64Same rate: 27.5%

If non-milk fats added or milkfat under 39%

Chapter note excludes products replacing natural milk constituents; becomes food preparation under chapter 21 if not pure dairy spread.

0405.20.20Lower: 17.5% vs 27.5%

If butter substitutes over 45% butterfat not under note 1

Specific butter substitute quota in additional U.S. note 10 applies separately from general dairy product quotas.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain USDA import license prior to entry as required for general note 15 provisions; verify milkfat content via lab analysis (39-80%) to confirm dairy spread status

Include certificate of origin proving eligibility under note 1 quota exclusions (non-Mexico)

Watch for over-quota surcharges

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