EU Dairy Spread Emulsion
Spreadable emulsion from EU pasteurized milk with 42% milkfat, ideal for culinary use mimicking butter texture. HTS 0405.20.50.00 applies to dairy spreads under chapter 4 note (b), entered pursuant to general note 15 for quota-eligible origins. Contains only milkfat, sodium chloride, and lactic cultures as permitted.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If other dairy spreads not under note 1 quota
Non-note 1 dairy spreads have different over-quota rates without general note 15 provisions.
If containing added flavors or non-milk ingredients
Flavored or mixed-fat spreads classified as food preparations outside pure dairy chapter 4 scope.
If condensed milk derivatives with sugar
Sugar-added condensed products fall under additional U.S. note 7 quota for evaporated/condensed milk.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm EU origin eligibility under chapter 4 quotas (e.g
• Portugal access); submit prior notice via ACE system
• Test for max 2% non-fat solids to stay within dairy spread specs
• Common issue: improper documentation leads to 0405.90 default
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