Salted Cultured Dairy Spread 39% Milkfat
Minimum milkfat (39%) salted dairy spread containing lactic cultures for flavor development. Specifically entered under HTS 0405.20.60.00 pursuant to additional U.S. note 10 quota for dairy products. Meets precise Chapter 4 specifications for spreadable dairy emulsions.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dehydrated or concentrated
Dairy spreads meeting whey concentration criteria for cheese molding classify in 0406
If low butterfat <0.5%
Fat-free dairy spreads fall under separate cheese substitute quotas in Chapter 19
If dried cream form
Dried equivalents subject to separate dried dairy quotas under U.S. note 6
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document lactic cultures as 'harmless' per butter/dairy spread definition; ensure water-in-oil emulsion structure; track calendar year quota usage across all note 10 subheadings
Related Products under HTS 0405.20.60.00
Sweetened Dairy Spread 45% Milkfat
A spreadable water-in-oil emulsion containing 45% milkfat as the only fat, sweetened with sugar for consumer use. Classified under HTS 0405.20.60.00 as a dairy spread described in additional U.S. note 10, entered pursuant to its quantitative limitations and import license requirements. Meets Chapter 4 definition with milkfat between 39-80% without added emulsifiers.
Unsalted Dairy Spread 60% Milkfat
Plain unsalted dairy spread with 60% milkfat from cow's milk, designed for baking and cooking applications. Falls under HTS 0405.20.60.00 per U.S. note 10 quota provisions for dairy spreads with milkfat 39-80%. Complies with chapter note (b) as water-in-oil emulsion without emulsifiers.
Garlic Herb Dairy Spread 50% Milkfat
Flavored dairy spread with garlic and herbs, maintaining 50% milkfat content as only fat source. Classified in HTS 0405.20.60.00 under note 10 when entered within quota; natural flavorings permitted if base qualifies as dairy spread.
Sweet Cream Dairy Spread 70% Milkfat
Premium sweet cream-based dairy spread approaching butter milkfat levels at 70%. Enters under strict HTS 0405.20.60.00 provisions of U.S. note 10 quota system for dairy spreads. Critical fat content testing distinguishes from true butter classification.
Organic Dairy Spread 45% Milkfat
Certified organic dairy spread made exclusively from organic cow's milk with 45% milkfat content. Qualifies for HTS 0405.20.60.00 entry under note 10 quota despite organic certification. Organic status doesn't alter dairy spread tariff classification.