New Zealand Milkfat Dairy Spread from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• 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