EU Dairy Spread Emulsion from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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