New Zealand Milkfat Dairy Spread
Creamy dairy spread from New Zealand grass-fed milk containing 50% milkfat, used as butter alternative for baking and spreading. Falls under HTS 0405.20.50.00 for dairy spreads per chapter 4 note (b), entered via general note 15 for countries with chapter 4 quota access. Exclusively milkfat-based emulsion meeting 39-80% milkfat requirement.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dehydrated or processed beyond fresh emulsion
Dehydrated dairy spreads or ghee fall under 0405.90, excluding fresh butter per subheading note to 0405.10.
If low butterfat versions under 0.5% processed as cheese substitute
Additional U.S. note 23 quota for low-fat cheese substitutes may apply if butterfat drops below threshold.
If dried cream form with added sugar
Dried dairy products with sugar enter under separate dried cream quota in additional U.S. note 2.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Secure import license from USDA for quota year allocation under general note 15; provide detailed fat composition certificate
• Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling as butter if water content exceeds limits
• Ensure no emulsifiers beyond permitted cultures
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