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Belgian Unsalted Dairy Spread

Pure unsalted emulsion spread from Belgian milk at 40% milkfat, for light spreads. Under HTS 0405.20.50.00 as chapter 4 note 1 product via general note 15, precisely fitting dairy spread parameters. Derived exclusively from milk without 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.

0405.90Lower: 18.5% vs 27.5%

If other non-butter dairy fats not spreads

Non-emulsion dairy oils or fats classify differently outside spread definition.

1704.90.54Higher: 29.7% vs 27.5%

If high lactose (>95%) whey derivative

Chapter note excludes >95% lactose whey products to sugar chapter 17.

2106.90.06Lower: 17.5% vs 27.5%

If with added sweetening matter

Sugared dairy spreads fall under note 1 quota but different subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Belgium aggregated quota under note 1; aggregate with Denmark in docs

Ensure refrigeration chain for fresh emulsion integrity

Common pitfall: misstating fat % leads to 2106 reclassification

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