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

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.

0405.20.60Same rate: 27.5%

If other dairy spreads not under note 1 quota

Non-note 1 dairy spreads have different over-quota rates without general note 15 provisions.

2106.90.85Same rate: 27.5%

If containing added flavors or non-milk ingredients

Flavored or mixed-fat spreads classified as food preparations outside pure dairy chapter 4 scope.

0402.99.70Higher: 35% vs 27.5%

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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