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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If milkfat content 80% or more
Products meeting butter definition (80-95% milkfat, max 2% solids-not-fat) classify as butter in heading 0405.10
If contains butter substitutes over 45% butterfat
Butter oil substitutes or blends exceeding note 10 scope move to Chapter 21 food preparations
If dehydrated or processed form
Dehydrated dairy spreads or ghee equivalents classify separately under 0405.90
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain USDA import license prior to entry as required by additional U.S. note 10; verify milkfat content 39-80% by lab analysis; exclude Mexican origin products from quota eligibility
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